Illinois House Gives Preliminary OK To Concealed-Carry Bill
From the Belleville News-Democrat
The Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday gave initial approval to the framework of a bill that would allow the concealed-carry of handguns.
The House voted 67-48 in favor of the main amendment, which would make Illinois a "shall issue" state where anyone meeting certain criteria would be granted a concealed-carry permit. The other option was a "may issue" law, where a local sheriff or government official would have authority to deny an application.
The bill, HB 1155, still would need final approval in the House. It also would have to be approved by the Senate and approved by the governor.
The passage of the main amendment, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, followed about six hours of debate about proposals to ban the carrying of weapons at various places, such as schools and churches. Those proposals were covered by a dozen other amendments, nine of which were passed and three of which were voted down.
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From the Belleville News-Democrat
The Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday gave initial approval to the framework of a bill that would allow the concealed-carry of handguns.
The House voted 67-48 in favor of the main amendment, which would make Illinois a "shall issue" state where anyone meeting certain criteria would be granted a concealed-carry permit. The other option was a "may issue" law, where a local sheriff or government official would have authority to deny an application.
The bill, HB 1155, still would need final approval in the House. It also would have to be approved by the Senate and approved by the governor.
The passage of the main amendment, sponsored by Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, followed about six hours of debate about proposals to ban the carrying of weapons at various places, such as schools and churches. Those proposals were covered by a dozen other amendments, nine of which were passed and three of which were voted down.
Read more in our daily News Update...