Bill > HB4327

This bill repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and makes corresponding changes to various other laws. The key provisions of the bill are: - It repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, eliminating the requirement for Illinois residents to obtain a FOID card to possess firearms or firearm ammunition. - It amends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to remove references to the FOID card and instead require applicants to simply not be prohibited from possessing firearms under state or federal law. - It removes the ability of the Illinois State Police to revoke or suspend FOID cards and instead allows individuals prohibited from possessing firearms to petition the Illinois State Police or a court for relief from the prohibition, with limited exceptions. - It makes conforming changes throughout the law to remove references to FOID cards and transfer procedures related to FOID cards to the concealed carry licensing process or other relevant laws. - The bill aims to align Illinois firearms laws more closely with federal law and reduce the administrative burden on law-abiding gun owners in the state.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4327&GAID=17&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=112&GA=103