CHAPTER 430, ILCS 66/ - FIREARM CONCEALED CARRY ACT

430 ILCS 66/65

Sec. 65. Prohibited areas.

Illinois Compiled Statute
430 ILCS 66/65
Offense Description
Knowingly carrying a concealed firearm on or into a statutory prohibited area or posted property – Class B misdemeanor
Offense Classification
Class B Misdemeanor
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.
Secretary of State Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 430 ILCS 66/65 (Knowingly carrying a concealed firearm on or into a statutory prohibited area or posted property – Class B misdemeanor) is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class B Misdemeanor

Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class B Misdemeanor
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Knowingly carrying a concealed firearm on or into a statutory prohibited area or posted property – Class B misdemeanor Class B Misdemeanor Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible —

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 65. Prohibited areas.

(a)

(a) A licensee under this Act shall not knowingly carry a firearm on or into: (1) Any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public or private elementary or secondary school; (2) Any building, classroom, laboratory, medical clinic, hospital, artistic venue, athletic venue, entertainment venue, officially recognized university-related organization property, and any real property, including parking areas, sidewalks, and common areas under the control of a public or private community college, college, or university; (3) Any building, parking area, or portion of a building under the control of an officer of the executive or legislative branch of government; (4) Any building designated for matters before a circuit court, appellate court, or the Supreme Court; (5) Any building or portion of a building under the control of a unit of local government; (7) Any building, real property, and parking area under the control of a public or private hospital or hospital affiliate, mental health facility, or nursing home; (8) Any bus, train, or form of transportation paid for in whole or in part with public funds; (9) Any building, real property, and parking area under the control of an establishment that serves alcohol on its premises, if more than 50% of the establishment's gross receipts within the prior 3 months is from the sale of alcohol; (10) Any public gathering or special event conducted on property open to the public that requires the issuance of a permit from the unit of local government; (12) Any public playground; (13) Any public park, athletic area, or athletic facility under the control of a municipality or park district.

(a-10)

(a-10) The owner of private real property of any type may prohibit the carrying of concealed firearms on the property under his or her control. The owner must post signage in accordance with subsection (d) of this Section indicating that firearms are prohibited on the property, unless the property is a private residence.

(b)

(b) Notwithstanding subsections (a), (a-5), and (a-10) of this Section, except on nuclear energy facilities, any licensee prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm into the parking area of a prohibited location shall be permitted to carry a concealed firearm on or about his or her person within a vehicle into the parking area and may store a firearm or ammunition concealed in a case within a locked vehicle or locked container out of plain view within the vehicle in the parking area.

(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 430 ILCS 66/65 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 430 ILCS 66/65 (Knowingly carrying a concealed firearm on or into a statutory prohibited area or posted property – Class B misdemeanor) is classified as a Class B Misdemeanor.

Sentencing Scope: Up to 6 months county jail · Fine up to $1,500

Is a court appearance mandatory for 430 ILCS 66/65 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 430 ILCS 66/65 detainable before trial under the SAFE-T Act?

Presumptive Pretrial Release: Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 430 ILCS 66/65?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 430 ILCS 66/65 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 430 Ill. Comp. Stat. 66/65 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/430-ilcs-66-65
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes