IL SB1589

Referral of law enforcement objections to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board tolls the 90-day issuance period for no more than 60 days while the Board reviews the objection.

If an objection from a law enforcement agency or the Department of State Police is not supported by clear and convincing evidence, the Board must dismiss the objection and notify the Department that the applicant is eligible for a license.

The Board determines applicant eligibility by majority vote; if the Board finds by preponderance of the evidence that an applicant poses a danger to themselves or others, it affirms the objection and denies licensure.

The Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board consists of 7 commissioners appointed by the Governor including a federal judge, attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice, federal agents with investigative experience, and a licensed physician or clinical psychologist with mental health expertise.

The Act becomes effective immediately upon passage.