Bill > SB0298

This bill repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act and amends numerous other Illinois statutes to remove references to the Act. The bill essentially eliminates the requirement for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID) in Illinois and updates multiple sections of state law to reflect this change. Key modifications include removing FOID-related language from various statutes governing law enforcement, criminal procedures, domestic violence protections, and other areas where firearm ownership was previously regulated by the FOID Card system. The bill replaces references to the FOID Card with broader language about firearm possession eligibility under state and federal law. Additionally, the legislation updates definitions of firearms and makes technical changes to ensure consistency across different sections of Illinois law after the elimination of the FOID Card requirement. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, signaling a significant change in how firearm ownership is regulated in the state.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=298&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104