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SB2819Introduced in the Senate

CD CORR-FIREARMS DOC SECURITY

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Terri Bryant, District 58

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Director of Corrections shall approve and shall issue concealed carry cards to all current and retired correctional officers that shall authorize the current or retired correctional officer to carry a concealed firearm off duty. Provides that the Director shall implement annual range qualification days for retirees to maintain their concealed carry cards. Provides that these range dates shall be offered no less than once per month, every month and may include weekends. Provides that the Director may charge a range fee of no more than $30 from each retiree for annual qualification. Provides that the proceeds from these fees shall be used to improve institutional firearms range facilities and training Department correctional officers. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall issue a retiree identification card to all employees at the conclusion of their employment at the Department of Corrections. Establishes information that must be placed on the cards. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Firearms

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Firearms

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  14. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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