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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB1857

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Legislation Overview

Title: CONCEALED CARRY-LICENSE DENIAL

Description: Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the Department of State Police must notify the applicant stating detailed grounds for the denial and the applicant's right to receive copies of all documents and other evidence that was provided to the Department concerning the application. Provides that in the event that an applicant is denied a license, a copy of any and all objections made by law enforcement agencies shall be made available to the applicant. Provides that upon the referral, applicants shall be given notice by the Department that the application is undergoing review by the Board. The notice shall include the next date upon which the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board is expected to convene, and shall inform the applicant that the 90-day time period has been tolled. Provides that all documents and evidence provided to the Board, including a list of the names of all witnesses who provided testimony to the Board, shall be made available to the applicant and the applicant's designated attorney, if any. Provides that an applicant may appeal a denial of an application for a concealed carry license by the Department to the Director for a hearing within 70 calendar days after the denial. Provides that the time deadline for filing a petition for administrative or judicial review shall be 70 calendar days from the date the notice of denial was received by the applicant. If an applicant brings a petition for judicial review under this Act, the petition must be decided without remand to the Department.

Session: 99th General Assembly

Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: October 10, 2015

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: William Haine; Jason Barickman;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (2 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Oct 10, 2015 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Senate Oct 10, 2015 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Senate May 15, 2015 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
Senate Apr 24, 2015 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2015
Senate Mar 27, 2015 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
Senate Mar 24, 2015 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Mar 20, 2015 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Mar 20, 2015 Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine
Senate Mar 18, 2015 To Subcommittee on Firearms (JU)
Senate Mar 17, 2015 Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman
Senate Mar 11, 2015 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Feb 20, 2015 Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine
Senate Feb 20, 2015 Referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 20, 2015 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 20, 2015 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

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Link: link to state bill page

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