Bill Status of HB 1137   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  FIREARMS-NON RESIDENT MILITARY

House Sponsors
Rep. Charles Meier

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 100/5-45.65 new
430 ILCS 66/40
430 ILCS 66/60

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that, notwithstanding whether the laws of the state or territory where the non-resident resides related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Act, the Illinois State Police shall, no later than 120 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, allow for a non-resident license application if the applicant is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State. Provides that a non-resident active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is stationed in the State and lives in the State shall apply to the Illinois State Police and must meet all of the qualifications under the Act and shall submit: (1) the application and documentation required and the applicable fee; (2) a photocopy of a valid military identification card or Official Proof of Service Letter; and (3) a photocopy of permanent change-of-station orders to an assignment in the State. Provides for emergency rulemaking to implement the amendatory Act. Establishes fees. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/3/2025HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier
  1/9/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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