CRIM CD-UNLAW POSSESS WEAPONS Senate SponsorsSen. Patrick J. Joyce 2/18/2026SenateTo Firearms 720 ILCS 5/24-1from Ch. 38, par. 24-1Amends 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. 2/5/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce 2/5/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/5/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/18/2026SenateTo Firearms 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026