HB11:

Concealed handgun permits; penalties.

Bill Summary:

Concealed handgun permits; penalties. Changes
the penalty for a first violation of carrying a concealed weapon
without a permit from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a civil penalty of
not more than $100, a second violation from a Class 6 felony to a
Class 2 misdemeanor, and a third or subsequent violation from a Class
5 felony to a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also provides that a
person, unless otherwise disqualified, shall not be precluded from
applying for a concealed handgun permit during the pendency of the
proceedings for a violation. If such person is issued a valid concealed
handgun permit while a charge for a violation is pending, he may
offer such permit to the court, and the court may dismiss the charge.