CONCEALED CARRY-DOT REST AREAS House SponsorsRep. Thomas M. Bennett and Michael D. Unes 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die 430 ILCS 66/65 Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that the prohibition by a licensee under the Act from carrying a firearm into any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government does not apply to any rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation or to buildings located in rest areas under the control of the Department of Transportation. Effective immediately. 2/5/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett 2/5/2016HouseFirst Reading 2/5/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/14/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die