HB4667 Summary

• Amends the Criminal Code to expand exemptions for carrying concealed weapons to include current or retired deputy sheriffs, county correctional officers, and Department of Corrections correctional officers who are qualified under federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act.

• Establishes that Department of Corrections correctional officers and retired correctional officers are deemed qualified law enforcement officers under the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, granting them rights and privileges to carry concealed weapons if compliant with Illinois state law.

• Adds Section 3-2-14 to the Unified Code of Corrections to codify correctional officers' status as qualified law enforcement officers for purposes of federal concealed carry protections.

• Amends the County Jail Act by adding Section 26.1 (specific content not fully detailed in provided text).