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SB3683Introduced in the Senate

CRIM CD-UNLAW POSSESS WEAPONS

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Patrick Joyce, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Exempts from the provisions of the unlawful possession of weapons statute, the carrying or possession of certain weapons by qualified retired law enforcement officers, as defined in the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, as recognized under Illinois law, in specified locations.

Where it stands

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

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To Firearms

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

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

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

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

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

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