HB0183 Summary

• Creates the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, allowing Illinois residents and non-residents to apply for licenses to carry concealed handguns, valid for 5 years statewide.

• Establishes a 7-member Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board appointed by the Governor to review law enforcement objections to applicants based on whether they pose a danger to themselves or others.

• Requires applicants to be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card, complete 16 hours of firearms training (including range qualification), and meet criminal history and mental health requirements.

• Prohibits concealed carry in schools, government buildings, courthouses, public transportation, airports, colleges/universities, and other designated locations, but allows firearm storage in vehicles in parking areas of prohibited locations.

• Preempts municipal ordinances regulating handgun licensing and possession for holders of valid concealed carry licenses, while preserving local authority to regulate assault weapons under specific conditions.