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HJRCA0002Introduced in the House

BILL OF RIGHTS-CARRY FIREARMS

House Rules

Introduced by John Cabello, District 90

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Proposes to amend the Bill of Rights Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that, subject only to the police power, the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms and to carry firearms (rather than the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms) shall not be infringed. Effective upon being declared adopted.

Where it stands

Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

January 28, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello

  2. Read in Full a First Time

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  7. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  8. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  9. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

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