CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS-FIREARMS House SponsorsRep. Steven Reick 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 50 ILCS 705/2from Ch. 85, par. 502720 ILCS 5/24-2730 ILCS 5/3-2-15 new730 ILCS 5/3-2-14 rep.730 ILCS 125/26.2 new730 ILCS 125/26.1 rep. 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. 2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick 2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading 2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die