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HB 2587

CRIM CD-FIREARM-WAITING PERIOD

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Coffey and 3 co-sponsors

Illinois bill exempts concealed carry licensees from the 72-hour firearm waiting period, allowing immediate possession after purchase for CCW holders; effective upon enactment.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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Bill Summary · HB 2587

Summary — HB 2587 (CRIM CD — Firearm Waiting Period)

Note on contents: The materials provided appear to combine two different bills labeled "HB 2587" from different states. This summary focuses on the criminal/firearm waiting-period measure (the bill captioned "CRIM CD‑FIREARM‑WAITING PERIOD" and amending 720 ILCS 5/24‑3). The file also contains unrelated Arizona draft text about voter registration (Arizona HB 2587) — that Arizona material is not part of the firearm bill summarized below.

Purpose / Intent

Amend Illinois criminal law to exempt holders of a valid license to carry a concealed handgun from the statutory 72‑hour waiting period that otherwise must be observed before delivery of a concealable firearm after purchase.

Key provisions

  • Amends Section 24‑3 of the Illinois Criminal Code (720 ILCS 5/24‑3).
  • Changes paragraph (g) (which currently requires withholding delivery of a firearm for at least 72 hours after application for purchase) to add an explicit exception:
    • The 72‑hour waiting period does not apply to a person who has been issued a valid license to carry a concealed handgun under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
  • The bill leaves other paragraph (g) provisions (such as the 24‑hour rule for stun guns/tasers and other listed exceptions) intact.
  • Effective immediately upon enactment.

Who would be affected

  • Primary: Individuals who hold a valid Illinois concealed carry license (under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act) — they could take possession of a purchased concealable firearm immediately upon completing the purchase, rather than waiting 72 hours.
  • Secondary: Federally licensed firearms dealers (FFLs), private sellers complying with state statute, and law enforcement agencies that enforce firearm transfer statutes and licensing.
  • Public stakeholders and advocacy groups concerned with firearm safety, purchase timelines, and background check procedures.

Practical impact and limits

  • The change removes the statutory 72‑hour delay for licensed concealed‑carry holders only. It does not, by itself, repeal or alter other statutory or federal requirements:
    • Federal background-check requirements (NICS) and the requirement that dealers make lawful determinations remain applicable. The statutory waiting period is separate from background‑check processing time.
    • Other prohibitions in 720 ILCS 5/24‑3 (sales to minors, felons, certain mental‑health disqualifications, sales to unlicensed dealers, etc.) remain in force.
  • The immediate-effect clause means the amendment would take effect as soon as the governor signs it (or as otherwise provided).

Legislative status (from provided record)

  • Introduced in the Illinois General Assembly (document indicates introduction 02/06/2025 by Rep. Bradley Fritts and Michael J. Coffey, Jr.).
  • The bill text shows the added exception as §24‑3(g)(4.1).
  • The provided action history includes committee consideration and procedural actions through May 13, 2025 (read second time; postponed; returned to committee). Consult the official Illinois legislative site for the current live status and any subsequent votes or amendments.

Considerations / issues likely to be raised

  • Supporters will argue the bill restores parity for licensed, vetted carriers and speeds lawful purchases for those already vetted for carry privileges.
  • Opponents may raise concerns about public-safety impacts of faster access to concealable firearms and whether the licensing process sufficiently mitigates risk relative to the waiting‑period policy.
  • Implementation questions may arise for dealers on verification procedures and interplay with background‑check timing.

If you want, I can:
- Pull the current live status from the Illinois legislative tracking site,
- Draft a short comparison of current law vs. proposed change in table form, or
- Summarize the unrelated Arizona voter‑registration text included in the document.

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

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