SB2278 Summary: Family and Personal Protection Act

• Establishes a concealed handgun carry licensing system administered by the Department of State Police for residents of non-home rule counties in Illinois.

• Requires applicants to be at least 21 years old, possess a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, pass background checks, and complete 8 hours of certified firearms training before receiving a license valid for 5 years.

• Prohibits licensed handgun carrying in specific locations including government buildings, courthouses, schools, mental health facilities, stadiums, and airports; allows municipalities and private entities to restrict carrying on their property with proper signage.

• Establishes a $100 application fee ($25 retained by sheriff, $75 to state fund), $50 renewal fee, and creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund to cover administrative costs.

• Makes conforming amendments to the Criminal Code and Freedom of Information Act to provide exemptions for licensed carriers and protect applicant database information from public disclosure.