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HB4227Introduced in the House

FIREARMS-JUDGES & STATE ATTYS

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Introduced by Charles Meier, District 109

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Allows licensees who are specified judicial officers and attorneys to carry a concealed firearm in (i) any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government; (ii) any building designated for matters before a circuit court, the Appellate Court, or the Supreme Court; (iii) any building or portion of a building under the control of the Supreme Court; or (iv) any building or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government. Specifies that some judicial officers and attorneys must obtain the written consent of their supervisors before carrying a firearm in one of the specified buildings. Specifies that these provisions do not allow a licensee to carry a firearm in the Capitol Complex in Springfield, Illinois. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that these licensees are exempt from the offense of unauthorized possession or storage of weapons.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

January 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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