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Call to Action

 

 

Phone Calls and Witness Slips Needed

 

 

Witness Slip Instructions

 

 

Thanks to the membership of several gun rights groups, HB2541 Gun Dealer Licensing does not appear to have been heard in committee yesterday.

 

As outlined in our current Call to Action, please continue making phone calls to your state Senators asking their support for SB1524 Concelaed Carry Military and their opposition to SB1657 Gun Dealer Licensing.

 


 

UPDATE(S)

 

Senate Amendmnet 1 was filed on SB234 Safety Tech

 

 

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on or into a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "charter vehicle" and "sightseeing vehicle". Provides that a person, firm, or corporation that operates a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle with 15 or more passengers that provides an opportunity for the passengers to consume alcohol while on the vehicle or during an interim stop shall: (1) employ a licensed security guard to accompany the driver for the duration of the trip; and (2) equip the vehicle with one or more fully operational security cameras. Provides that before and during any trip involving a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle, the driver or security guard of the vehicle shall take affirmative measures to ensure that no passengers are in violation of certain provisions on carrying a concealed firearm under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act or the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a violation of the provision is a petty offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and no more than $10,000. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement the provision.

 

 

 

 

 

Senate Amendmnet 1 has been filed on SB1038 Governmnet Tech. This is an IllinoisCarry initiative to address some of the due process problems in the concealed carry licencing process.

 

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency objection to an applicant based upon information in an arrest or incident report shall be based on information from an investigation of the objecting law enforcement agency and not an investigation from another law enforcement agency. Provides that the Department of State Police may review and verify a law enforcement agency objection to an applicant before the Department's submission of the objection to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board. Provides that any verification shall determine: (i) if the criteria under the Act for the submission of an objection by a law enforcement agency has been met, (ii) that the objection has been filed against the proper person, and (iii) that information relevant to the objection has been included. Provides that a law enforcement agency objection that fails this verification shall be returned to the objecting law enforcement agency and the law enforcement agency shall have 10 calendar days after receiving notification from the Department to submit the required information, provide the Department a response, or withdraw the objection. Provides that if the objecting law enforcement agency fails to respond within 10 calendar days, the Department shall reject the objection and process the application. Provides that immediately upon the receipt from the Department of notice of an objection, the Board shall notify the applicant of the referral of the application to the Board and that the 90-day period for the Department to issue or deny a license has been tolled. Provides that the notification of the referral shall inform the applicant of his or her right to submit a written statement to the Board on his or her behalf. Provides that all final administrative decisions of the Department or the Board under the Act shall be subject to de novo judicial review by the circuit court (currently, judicial review under the Administrative Review Law). Makes other changes.

 

 

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Thank you to everone who kept an eye on the House Judiciary Committee yesterday. Though it appears that HB2541 Gun Dealer Licensing was not heard, our vigilence is not yet over. This bill's committee deadline is Friday, 4/28/2017. We will continue to watch it carefully, along with its equivalent in the Senate.

 

One item of minor importance that was approved in Judiciary is HR77 Gun Violence Confrence, a resolution urging President Trump to hold a gun violence conference in Chicago. It's listed below primarily for informational purposes.

 

The House is scheduled for 11:00 AM today and the Senate for 12:00 Noon.

 

 

 

 

Next Days Scheduled

 

House: 4/26/2017

Senate: 4/26/2017

 

 

 

House Calendar

 

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11:00 AM






Support


Sponsor: Burke (Kelly), Batinik


Status: Third Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that the court shall not issue a warrant for the seizure of any firearm in the possession of a respondent upon an emergency order of protection unless specified procedural requirements are met.








Oppose


Sponsor: Willis, Fine, Gabel, Evans, Sims, Slaughter, Drury, Harper, Wallace, Guzzardi, Mah, Andrade, Feigenholtz, Burke (Dan), Conroy, Williams, Cassidy, Burke (Kelly), Davis, Moeller, Mitchell (Christian), Welch, Riley, Currie, Soto, Harris (Greg), Hernandez, Mussman, Lang, Lilly


Status: Third Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Creates the Lethal Violence Order of Protection Act. Provides that a petitioner may request an emergency lethal violence order of protection by filing an affidavit or verified pleading alleging that the respondent poses an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm. Provides that the petition shall also describe the type, and location of any firearm or firearms presently believed by the petitioner to be possessed or controlled by the respondent. Provides that the petitioner may be a family member of the respondent or a law enforcement officer, who files a petition alleging that the respondent poses a danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm. Establishes factors that the court must consider before issuing a lethal violence order of protection. Provides for the issuance of ex parte orders and one year orders. Provides that if the court issues the order the respondent must: (1) refrain from having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving additional firearms for the duration of the order; and (2) turn over to the local law enforcement agency any firearm, Firearm Owner's Identification Card, or concealed carry license in his or her possession. Establishes factors for renewing and terminating lethal violence orders of protection. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to make conforming changes.








Neutral


Sponsor: Turner, Currie


Status: Second Reading


Synopsis As Introduced

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Creates the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Act. Requires the Board of Trustees of University of Illinois to establish an Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Center to conduct basic, translational, and transformative research with a mission to provide the scientific evidence on which sound crime-related violence prevention policies and programs can be based. Provides that its research shall include, but is not limited to, the effectiveness of existing laws and policies intended to reduce crime-related violence, including, but not limited to, the criminal misuse of a weapon, and efforts to reduce and deter any criminally violent activities. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Center Fund to support the research and activities of the Center. Provides that moneys from fees, gifts, grants, and donations received by the Center shall be deposited into the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Center Fund. Provides that the Center may also seek additional federal, State, and private funds. Amends the University of Illinois Act to require the University of Illinois to carry out the duties and responsibilities required of it under the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Act.







Neutral


Sponsor: Sims


Status: Second Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall, 60 days prior to the expiration of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, forward by first class mail to each person whose card is to expire instructions for renewal (rather than an application which may be used to apply for renewal of the card). Provides that a holder of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall notify the Department of State Police within 10 days of discovering that his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card has been lost, destroyed, or stolen. Provides that a lost, destroyed, or stolen Firearm Owner's Identification Card is invalid. Provides that the cost for a replacement card shall be $5 which shall be deposited into the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Effective January 1, 2018.








Neutral


Sponsor: Flowers


Status: Order of Resolutions


Synopsis As Introduced


Urges President Trump to call for a national conference on gun violence to be held in Chicago by the end of 2017.


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12:00 Noon







Oppose Senate Amendments 1 and 2


Sponsor: Hutchinson


Status: Third Reading


Senate Amendment 1 - Approved for Consideration


Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Removes provisions from the introduced bill creating the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Act. Creates the Business Opportunity Tax Act, the Storage Excise Tax Act, the Amusement Excise Tax Act*, ...


Senate Amendment 2 - Held in Assignments


Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Removes provisions from the introduced bill creating the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Act. Creates the Business Opportunity Tax Act, the Storage Excise Tax Act, the Amusement Excise Tax Act*, ...


*The amusement tax includes taxes on gun clubs, hunting clubs, and fishing


Senate Amendment 3 - Held in Assignments


Not 2A related.









Sponsor: Van Pelt


Status: Third Reading




Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Gun Violence Reduction Act. Provides that various State agencies shall prioritize funding for family violence prevention services and positive parenting support, intervention programs that are designed to immediately prevent and intervene in gun violence, improved community trauma treatment, expanded gun injury victim services, studies concerning the nature and prevalence of illegal gun carrying, independent of law enforcement contact, and professional development for human service and community-based programs in family violence prevention, community violence prevention, and trauma recovery. Provides that an injured person, or in the case of his or her death his or her next of kin, may bring a civil against against a carrier who negligently fails to secure a shipment or standing cargo containing firearms if that negligence is the proximate cause of an injury or death to the injured person. Amends the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall annually define and make available to the public an analysis of concentrated geographic areas of extremely high levels of firearm violence and destabilization within the State. Provides that the criteria for these Safety and Full Employment Zones shall be used to prioritize State funding and provide various services throughout the State. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Allows probation or conditional discharge on certain mandatory imprisonment offenses of unlawful use of weapons, unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons or persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections facilities, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, or unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person charged with unlawful use of weapons, unlawful use or possession of weapons by felons or persons in the custody of the Department of Corrections facilities, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, or unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member, the court, with the consent of the defendant and the State's Attorney, may continue this matter to allow a defendant to participate and complete the Firearm Possession Accountability Initiative Program. Creates requirements for the completion of the Firearm Possession Accountability Initiative Program. Creates similar requirements to allow a person convicted of these offense to be eligible for probation or conditional discharge using a standardized a risk assessment tool. Makes other changes.







Under Review


Sponsor: Morrison


Status: Third Reading




Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that no person may acquire or possess any pre-packaged explosive components within this State without having in his or her possession a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued in his or her name by the Department of State Police. Provides that upon receiving a request from a federally licensed firearm dealer, the Department of State Police shall immediately approve or disprove the delivery of pre-packaged explosive components and the notify the inquiring dealer of any objection that would disqualify the transferee from acquiring or possessing pre-packaged explosive components. Provides that in conducting the inquiry, the Department of State Police shall initiate and complete an automated search of its criminal history record information files and those of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and of the files of the Department of Human Services relating to mental health and developmental disabilities to obtain any felony conviction or patient hospitalization information which would disqualify a person from obtaining or require revocation of a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits unlawful sale or delivery of pre-packaged explosive components when he or she knowingly sells or gives pre-packaged explosive components to a person who is disqualified under the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Act; sells or transfers pre-packaged explosive components to a person who does not display to the seller or transferor of the pre-packaged explosive components a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card that has previously been issued in the transferee's name by the Department of State Police under the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act; or sells or gives pre-packaged explosive components while engaged in the business of selling pre-packaged explosive components at wholesale or retail without being licensed as a federal firearms dealer under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968. Provides that any person who is convicted of unlawful sale or delivery of pre-packaged explosive components commits a Class 4 felony. Defines "pre-packaged explosive components". Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2018.







Neutral


Sponsor: Raoul


Status: Second Reading




Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if a court (i) has reason to believe that a person who is charged with or convicted of a violation of Section 24-1 or 24-1.6 of the Criminal Code of 2012 involving the unlawful possession of a firearm, where the violation does not involve the commission of a crime of violence as defined in Section 2 of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or trauma that led to the firearm possession violation, and (ii) finds that he or she is eligible for treatment under this Section, then the court shall advise the person that he or she may be sentenced to probation and shall be subject to terms and conditions of probation under Section 5-6-3 of this Code if he or she elects to submit to treatment and is accepted for treatment by an Unlawful Possession of Firearms Diversion Program qualified by the Department of Human Services. Provides that if the person elects to undergo treatment or is certified for treatment, the court shall order an examination by a qualified program to determine whether he or she suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or trauma that led to the firearm possession violation and is likely to be rehabilitated through treatment. Provides that failure of a person placed on probation and under the supervision of a qualified program to observe the requirements set down by the program shall be considered a probation violation. The failure shall be reported by the program to the probation officer in charge of the person and treated in accordance with probation regulations. Provides that upon successful fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation the court shall discharge the person from probation. Provides that if the person has not previously been convicted of any felony offense and has not previously been granted a vacation of judgment under this provision, upon motion, the court shall vacate the judgment of conviction and dismiss the criminal proceedings against him or her unless, having considered the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history, character, and condition of the person, the court finds that the motion should not be granted. Provides that unless good cause is shown, the motion to vacate must be filed at any time from the date of the entry of the judgment to a date that is not more than 60 days after the discharge of the probation. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall, in collaboration with the appropriate State agency, contract with counties and qualified programs to reimburse the counties and qualified programs services relating to defendants eligible for and participating in the Unlawful Possession of Firearms Diversion Program, including psychiatric treatment or treatment or rehabilitation approved by the Department of Human Services the Code.







Support (An IllinoisCarry Initiative)


Sponsor: Weaver, Righter, Connelly, Cullerton (Tom), Bivins, Schimpf, Althoff, Haine, Barickman


Status: Third Reading




Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1 with changes. Provides that notwithstanding whether the laws of the state or territory where the non-resident resides related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under this Act, the Department shall allow for a non-resident license application if the applicant is employed by the United States Military permanently assigned in Illinois on Permanent Change of Station or Permanent Change of Assignment orders and who is not a resident of Illinois but maintains an address in Illinois (in Senate Amendment No. 1, notwithstanding whether the laws of the state or territory where the non-resident resides related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under this Act, the Department shall allow for a non-resident license application if the applicant is employed by the United States Military permanently assigned in Illinois and who is not a resident of Illinois but maintains an address in Illinois). Provides that a non-resident applicant shall submit with his or her application a photocopy of Permanent Change of Station or Permanent Change of Assignment orders to an assignment in this State and an affirmation that the applicant possesses a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card with the Firearm Owner's Identification Card number or notice that the applicant is applying for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card in conjunction with the license application. Provides that a non-resident licensee a shall notify the Department of State Police within 30 days of moving to an address outside of this State, a Permanent Change of Station or Permanent Change of Assignment to a duty station outside this State, or a separation or retirement from the United States Military in addition to the notification requirements of the Act (in Senate Amendment No. 1, following a permanent change of station to an assignment outside of this State). Makes other technical changes.







Oppose


Sponsor: Jones, Collins, Hunter, Trotter, Martinez, Clayborne, Hutchinson, Harris, Van Pelt


Status: Second Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Amends the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that every rail carrier operating in this State transporting firearms or firearm ammunition through a municipality with a population of more than 1,000,000 inhabitants shall notify the local municipal law enforcement agency at least 24 hours prior to transporting the firearms or firearm ammunition through the municipality.




Provides that a rail carrier who violates the provision is guilty of a business offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for a first violation and up to $2,000 for a second or subsequent violation (rather than a Class C misdemeanor).







Oppose


Sponsor: Harmon, Morrison, Collins, Raoul, Biss, Steans, Castro, Martinez, Link, Murphy, Muñoz, Van Pelt, Silverstein, Trotter, Jones, Lightford, Sandoval


Status: Third Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Creates the Gun Dealer Licensing Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to engage in the business of selling, leasing, or otherwise transferring firearms without a license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a dealership agent other than a dealer licensee-in-charge may act on behalf of the licensed dealership without being licensed as a dealer under the Act. Creates the Gun Dealer Licensing Board consisting of 5 members appointed by the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation to recommend policies, procedures, and rules relevant to the administration and enforcement of the Act. Provides that the holder of a dealership license issued under the Act may employ in the conduct of his or her business dealership agents. Establishes qualifications for obtaining dealership licenses and for being employed as a dealership agent. Establishes penalties for violations of the Act. Provides for rulemaking, including emergency rulemaking. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2028. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Makes conforming changes.








Neutral


Sponsor: Cunningham


Status: Second Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Creates the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Act. Requires the Board of Trustees of University of Illinois to establish an Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Center to conduct basic, translational, and transformative research with a mission to provide the scientific evidence on which sound crime-related violence prevention policies and programs can be based. Provides that its research shall include, but is not limited to, the effectiveness of existing laws and policies intended to reduce crime-related violence, including, but not limited to, the criminal misuse of a weapon, and efforts to reduce and deter any criminally violent activities. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Center Fund to support the research and activities of the Center. Provides that moneys from fees, gifts, grants, and donations received by the Center shall be deposited into the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Center Fund. Provides that the Center may also seek additional federal, State, and private funds. Amends the University of Illinois Act to require the University of Illinois to carry out the duties and responsibilities required of it under the Impact of Crime-related Violence on Public Health Research Act.








Neutral


Sponsor: Raoul


Status: Third Reading




Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the statutes concerning aggravated kidnaping, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and unlawful use of weapons, deletes wears a hood, robe, or mask to conceal his or her identity. Replaces the language with affixes or manipulates a mask, cloth, or garment in order to conceal his or her identity. Effective immediately.







Oppose


Sponsor: Harmon, Martinez, Bush, Silverstein, Aquino, Lightford, Steans, Van Pelt


Status: Third Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it shall be unlawful to use lead ammunition to take wildlife in State parks or natural areas. Defines "lead ammunition" as a projectile containing one or more percent lead by weight. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.







Support


Sponsor: Weaver, Hastings, Barickman


Status: Third Reading


Synopsis As Introduced


Amends the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall issue a firearm control card to an elected or appointed State's Attorney or the State's Attorney's designated assistant who has passed an approved firearm training course, has met all the requirements of the Act, and possesses a valid firearm owner identification card. Provides that the circuit or associate judge of each county may be issued a firearm control card by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation if appropriate training and requirements are met in the Act.

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Call to Action



Phone Calls and Witness Slips Needed






Thanks to the membership of several gun rights groups, HB2541 Gun Dealer Licensing does not appear to have been heard in committee yesterday.


As outlined in our current Call to Action, please continue making phone calls to your state Senators asking their support for SB1524 Concelaed Carry Military and their opposition to SB1657 Gun Dealer Licensing.





Reserved for updates.

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Senate Amendmnet 1 has been filed on SB1038 Governmnet Tech. This is an IllinoisCarry initiative to address some of the due process problems in the concealed carry licencing process.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency objection to an applicant based upon information in an arrest or incident report shall be based on information from an investigation of the objecting law enforcement agency and not an investigation from another law enforcement agency. Provides that the Department of State Police may review and verify a law enforcement agency objection to an applicant before the Department's submission of the objection to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board. Provides that any verification shall determine: (i) if the criteria under the Act for the submission of an objection by a law enforcement agency has been met, (ii) that the objection has been filed against the proper person, and (iii) that information relevant to the objection has been included. Provides that a law enforcement agency objection that fails this verification shall be returned to the objecting law enforcement agency and the law enforcement agency shall have 10 calendar days after receiving notification from the Department to submit the required information, provide the Department a response, or withdraw the objection. Provides that if the objecting law enforcement agency fails to respond within 10 calendar days, the Department shall reject the objection and process the application. Provides that immediately upon the receipt from the Department of notice of an objection, the Board shall notify the applicant of the referral of the application to the Board and that the 90-day period for the Department to issue or deny a license has been tolled. Provides that the notification of the referral shall inform the applicant of his or her right to submit a written statement to the Board on his or her behalf. Provides that all final administrative decisions of the Department or the Board under the Act shall be subject to de novo judicial review by the circuit court (currently, judicial review under the Administrative Review Law). Makes other changes.

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Senate Amendment 1 has been filed on SB234 Safety Tech

 

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on or into a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "charter vehicle" and "sightseeing vehicle". Provides that a person, firm, or corporation that operates a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle with 15 or more passengers that provides an opportunity for the passengers to consume alcohol while on the vehicle or during an interim stop shall: (1) employ a licensed security guard to accompany the driver for the duration of the trip; and (2) equip the vehicle with one or more fully operational security cameras. Provides that before and during any trip involving a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle, the driver or security guard of the vehicle shall take affirmative measures to ensure that no passengers are in violation of certain provisions on carrying a concealed firearm under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act or the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a violation of the provision is a petty offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and no more than $10,000. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement the provision.

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Senate Amendment 1 has been filed on SB234 Safety TechReplaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that a licensee under the Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on or into a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Defines "charter vehicle" and "sightseeing vehicle". Provides that a person, firm, or corporation that operates a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle with 15 or more passengers that provides an opportunity for the passengers to consume alcohol while on the vehicle or during an interim stop shall: (1) employ a licensed security guard to accompany the driver for the duration of the trip; and (2) equip the vehicle with one or more fully operational security cameras. Provides that before and during any trip involving a charter vehicle or sightseeing vehicle, the driver or security guard of the vehicle shall take affirmative measures to ensure that no passengers are in violation of certain provisions on carrying a concealed firearm under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act or the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a violation of the provision is a petty offense punishable by a fine of not less than $100 and no more than $10,000. Provides that the Secretary of State shall adopt rules to implement the provision.

Isn't it already illegal to carry while intoxicated? Why don't we enforce that law before infringing on our rights even more?

 

Carrying while intoxicated carries a much stiffer penalty than this does.

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So a driver or a licensed security guard (not an LEO) is going to do what exactly to make sure no passengers are CCing? Currently no one other than an LEO or emergency services personnel can inquire if someone is CCing if my reading of the FCCA is correct. What's next...employees at FCCA statutory GFZ's asking folks if they are CCing?

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So a driver or a licensed security guard (not an LEO) is going to do what exactly to make sure no passengers are CCing? Currently no one other than an LEO or emergency services personnel can inquire is someone is CCing if my reading of the FCCA is correct. What's next...employees at FCCA statutory GFZ's asking folks if they are CCing?

I don't think whoever wrote the bill thought all of that through.

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