HB3507Introduced in the House
CONCEALED CARRY-FOREST PRES
Introduced by Kevin Olickal, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Defines "grounds". Removes a prohibition from carrying a firearm into any real property under the control of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Allows a forest preserve district to prohibit persons from carrying a firearm into any botanic garden, swimming pool, grounds of a swimming pool, athletic venue, picnic grove, nature center, grounds of a nature center, pavilion, grounds of a pavilion, golf course, driving range, adventure course, grounds of an adventure course, zipline building, grounds of a zipline, equestrian center, grounds of an equestrian center, exercise venue, grounds of an exercise venue, or any public or private gathering or special event conducted on property that requires the issuance of a permit. Adds an exception for persons carrying a firearm while traveling along a public right of way that touches or crosses forest preserve districts where firearms are prohibited. Adds an exception for forest preserve districts from provisions regarding required signage.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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