Summary — SB 1458
Note on sources and scope
- The materials provided appear to include multiple, different bills all labeled “SB 1458” (from Florida, Illinois, Arizona, and a “version content” referencing environmental fees). The governing Bill Information at the top lists the title TRANSPORT FIREARM IN VEHICLE. Below I summarize the primary firearm-related text (Illinois SB 1458) and then briefly note a distinct Florida CS/SB 1458 (apprenticeship funding) included among the documents so readers are aware of the discrepancy.
A. Primary focus: “Transport Firearm in Vehicle” (Illinois SB 1458 — as introduced)
Purpose and intent
- To amend the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to require concealed carry licensees who leave a vehicle unattended to secure firearms in an approved locked safe or secure container (not merely in a glove compartment, glove box, or center console), and to create penalties and licensing consequences for violations.
Key provisions
- Vehicle storage requirement: If a concealed carry licensee leaves a vehicle unattended, any firearm carried in the vehicle (loaded or unloaded) must be stored out of plain view in a safe or other secure container that:
- Is locked and not openable without a key, keypad, combination, or similar unlocking mechanism;
- Prevents unauthorized access/possession; and
- Is fire-, impact-, and tamper-resistant.
- Explicitly excludes glove compartments, glove boxes, and center consoles as acceptable storage.
- Criminal penalties:
- First or second violation: Class A misdemeanor.
- Third violation: Class 4 felony.
- Licensing sanctions:
- Illinois State Police may suspend a concealed-carry license up to 6 months for a second violation.
- License must be permanently revoked for a third violation.
- Related change: For the aggravated unlawful possession statute, an unlocked glove compartment, glove box, or center console will not qualify as a “case” for purposes of that offense.
Who is affected
- Licensed concealed-carry holders in Illinois who transport firearms in vehicles.
- Law enforcement and licensing authorities (Illinois State Police) responsible for investigation, enforcement, suspensions, and revocations.
Procedural status (selected)
- Introduced in the Illinois Senate Jan 31, 2025 by Sen. Robert F. Martwick.
- Referred to Assignments; first reading Jan 31, 2025.
- Also shows activity labeled “Referred to Criminal Justice” (Mar 6, 2025) in other ledger entries; final enactment status not shown in provided materials.
Potential impacts
- Would tighten required in-vehicle firearm storage practices for licensees, limit reliance on common vehicle compartments, and create escalating criminal and administrative consequences for noncompliance.
- Likely to increase need for compliant storage solutions (safes/lockboxes) for vehicle owners; could generate enforcement cases and license disciplinary actions.
B. Alternate SB 1458 (Florida) — Apprenticeship & preapprenticeship program funding (CS/SB 1458)
- Separate bill (Florida) establishes a statutory funding framework for apprenticeship/preapprenticeship programs:
- Requires LEA–provider funding transparency and equitable arrangements.
- Directs DOE to produce a model contract and a funding transparency tool by July 1, 2026.
- Imposes a 10% cap on LEA administrative-only allocations.
- Funding formula effective FY 2026–2027; bill effective July 1, 2025.
- Reported to have no state fiscal impact in the Fiscal Note.
- This is a different measure and not related to the firearm transport provisions above.
If you want, I can:
- Produce a focused one‑page summary just of the firearm-storage bill (Illinois) with legislative timeline and exact statutory language references; or
- Provide a similarly detailed summary of the Florida apprenticeship CS/SB 1458.
