HB3507

Amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to remove prohibitions on carrying firearms into Cook County Forest Preserve District properties and allows.

HB3507 amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act by removing the prohibition on carrying firearms into any real property under the control of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. It also allows forest preserve districts to prohibit firearms in specific areas such as botanic gardens, swimming pools, athletic venues, and other public or private gatherings. The bill defines "grounds" as 75 feet from the entrance to any prohibited area on forest preserve property. It mandates standardized signs for prohibited areas and allows the Illinois State Police to adopt rules for these signs.