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SB 288

CONCEALED CARRY-NEW LICENS FEE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Balkema and 2 co-sponsors

SB 288 establishes or modifies concealed carry permit licensing fees in Illinois, affecting both gun owners' access to permits and state revenue.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
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Bill Summary · SB 288

Legislative bill overview

SB 288 proposes to establish or modify licensing fees for concealed carry permits in Illinois. The bill has been referred to the Firearms Committee and is currently in the assignment stage of the legislative process. As of May 2025, it has three co-sponsors from the state senate.

Why is this important

Concealed carry licensing fees directly affect citizens' ability to exercise Second Amendment rights and generate state revenue for permit administration. Illinois has historically had strict concealed carry regulations, making any fee structure changes significant for both gun owners seeking permits and state budgeting.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost barriers to rights: Opponents may argue that licensing fees create financial barriers that disproportionately affect lower-income residents seeking to exercise constitutional rights
  • Revenue vs. regulation: Debate over whether fees should primarily fund administrative costs or serve as a regulatory mechanism to limit permit issuance
  • Compliance with federal standards: Questions about whether Illinois' fee structure aligns with other states and federal constitutional interpretations of reasonable licensing costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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