Illinois · Senate Bill 2819 · 104th General Assembly

CD CORR-FIREARMS DOC SECURITY

SB 2819 Sponsored by Terri Bryant In committee

  1. Introduced Jan 13, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 13, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Next
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Director of Corrections shall approve and shall issue concealed carry cards to all current and retired correctional officers that shall authorize the current or retired correctional officer to carry a concealed firearm off duty. Provides that the Director shall implement annual range qualification days…

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Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and the Director of Corrections shall approve and shall issue concealed carry cards to all current and retired correctional officers that shall authorize the current or retired correctional officer to carry a concealed firearm off duty. Provides that the Director shall implement annual range qualification days for retirees to maintain their concealed carry cards. Provides that these range dates shall be offered no less than once per month, every month and may include weekends. Provides that the Director may charge a range fee of no more than $30 from each retiree for annual qualification. Provides that the proceeds from these fees shall be used to improve institutional firearms range facilities and training Department correctional officers. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall issue a retiree identification card to all employees at the conclusion of their employment at the Department of Corrections. Establishes information that must be placed on the cards. Effective immediately.

Every action

15 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  5. SenateTo Firearms
  6. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  1. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  2. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Firearms · Senate Firearms
  3. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
  4. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
  5. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
  6. SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
  7. CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.