IL HB2635

Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" in the Illinois Police Training Act to allow carrying concealed weapons, requiring 10+ years of service, good standing separation, state firearms training, and no federal prohibition on firearm ownership.

Permits currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers to carry personal firearms off-duty without violating weapons statutes if they meet training requirements and carry photographic identification plus valid annual firearm certificate.

Permits currently employed and qualified retired county correctional officers to carry personal firearms off-duty under the same conditions as State correctional officers, with similar training and identification requirements.

Restricts eligibility to correctional officers with custody and control over inmates in adult correctional facilities; excludes officers with mental health disqualifications or those discharged from employment.

Requires annual requalification training at certified State ranges, personal purchase and registration of firearms, and prohibits carrying agency-issued weapons off-duty; becomes effective immediately.