FIREARM-FIREFIGHTERS EXCEPTION Senate SponsorsSen. Neil Anderson, Wm. Sam McCann, Pamela J. Althoff, David Koehler, Linda Holmes-Michael Connelly, Jim Oberweis, Dale A. Righter, Michael E. Hastings, Chuck Weaver and John M. Sullivan 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 5/24-2Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that full-time, sworn, compensated fire fighters are permitted to carry a pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser, or other firearm on his or her person in public or in a vehicle, if the fire fighter has a valid concealed carry license, is carrying on duty, and has been approved to carry on duty by the mayor, city council, village president, or village board of trustees. 2/19/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson 2/19/2016SenateFirst Reading 2/19/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 3/8/2016SenateAssigned to Judiciary 3/9/2016SenateTo Subcommittee on Firearms (JU) 3/9/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wm. Sam McCann 3/9/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff 3/9/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler 3/9/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes 3/9/2016SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly 3/10/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jim Oberweis 3/10/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter 3/10/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings 3/10/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chuck Weaver 3/18/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 4/8/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 22, 2016 4/22/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 13, 2016 5/13/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 27, 2016 5/27/2016SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2016 5/31/2016SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die