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IL HB6901
Bill
Status
8/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Harris
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AI Summary
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Authorizes duty-disabled State Police officers, sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and municipal peace officers to carry concealed weapons.
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Permits relevant supervisors to summarily revoke or suspend concealed carry authorization for mental illness/impairment, substance abuse treatment, disciplinary action, failure to meet firearm qualification requirements, or threats to public safety.
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Prohibits use of authorization revocation/suspension or failure to revoke/suspend in determining officer fitness for active duty or establishing liability of the Department of State Police, county, or municipality.
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Specifies that ability to meet handgun qualification requirements cannot be used to assess whether a duty-disabled officer qualifies for active duty.
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Limits home rule counties and municipalities from regulating duty-disabled officers' weapon carrying in ways inconsistent with these provisions; takes effect immediately.
Legislative Description
DISABLED OFFICERS-WEAPONS
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
11/10/2010