Bill > HB1343

This bill repeals the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act and makes comprehensive changes to numerous Illinois statutes related to firearms. Here is a summary: This bill fundamentally eliminates the existing Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card system in Illinois. It removes references to the FOID Card throughout various state laws and replaces them with updated language about firearm possession and ownership. The bill modifies multiple sections of Illinois law, including criminal code, domestic violence protections, mental health regulations, and other statutes, to remove FOID Card-specific language. Key changes include updating definitions of firearms, removing requirements for FOID Cards in various contexts like probation conditions and school safety provisions, and adjusting how firearms are handled in situations like domestic violence protection orders or mental health evaluations. The bill effectively transitions Illinois from a card-based firearm ownership system to a more direct approach of determining firearm eligibility through existing background check and prohibitive criteria in state and federal law. The changes are comprehensive, touching on everything from criminal procedures to public safety regulations, and represent a significant shift in how Illinois approaches firearm ownership documentation and regulation.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1343&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104