SB0553 Summary

• Allows non-residents from states with substantially similar firearm laws to apply for Illinois concealed carry licenses, exempting them from the Illinois residency requirement.

• Non-resident applicants must meet all other qualifications, submit notarized documentation of federal and state eligibility, proof of residency firearm licenses if applicable, and training certificates.

• Permits non-residents to transport concealed firearms within their vehicles without a license if they are federally eligible, their home state permits concealed carry, and they secure the weapon when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• Active duty U.S. Armed Forces members stationed in Illinois can apply for non-resident licenses with military identification and permanent change-of-station orders, with licenses expiring after 5 years or upon reassignment outside Illinois.

• Sets non-resident concealed carry license fees at $300 (versus $150 for residents) and active duty military at $150; exempts concealed carry licensees from Wildlife Code firearm possession prohibitions.