CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS-FIREARMS House SponsorsRep. Thomas M. Bennett 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die 50 ILCS 705/2from Ch. 85, par. 502720 ILCS 5/24-2730 ILCS 5/3-2-14 new730 ILCS 125/26.1 new Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the retired law enforcement officer to carry 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 a weapon 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. Effective immediately. 1/3/2022HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett 1/5/2022HouseFirst Reading 1/5/2022HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/25/2022HouseAssigned to Police & Fire Committee 1/28/2022HouseTo Law Enforcement Subcommittee 2/18/2022HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die