50 ILCS 705 - Illinois Police Training Act. |
HB3619 |
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS-FIREARMS (Reick, S) Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed weapon. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012, the Unified Code of Corrections, and the County Jail Act. Permits currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that currently employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Limited to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Repeals inconsistent provisions in Public Act 102-779. Effective immediately.
Bill Version: As Introduced in the House ILCS Section(s) Affected: 50 ILCS 705/2; |
HB3620 |
POLICE TRAINING-ILETSB (Reick, S) Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that appointments to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, other than the ex officio members, shall be made by the Executive Director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board from a list of nominees selected by a majority of votes of the President of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association, the President of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the President of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, and the President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge 7 (rather than the Governor). Makes conforming changes.
Bill Version: As Introduced in the House ILCS Section(s) Affected: 50 ILCS 705/3; |
Letitia Dewith-Anderson, J.D.
Anderson Legislative Consulting, Ltd., President
Legislative Consultant