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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that if the Illinois State Police fails to renew a Firearm Owner's Identification Card within 60 business days, provided the applicant submitted his or her renewal application prior to the expiration of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card, the renewal application for the Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be granted unless subject to revocation or suspension. Provides that failure of the Illinois State Police to approve or deny an application or renew an application within the time frames under these provisions shall constitute a civil violation, and in addition to any other penalty provided by law, may incur a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $500 for each violation and, in the case of a continuing violation, every day such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation. Provides that penalties shall be collected by the State Treasurer, who shall deposit the money into the General Revenue Fund.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID) Act to address renewal processing times and add penalties for delayed processing by the Illinois State Police. Specifically, the bill requires the Illinois State Police to process FOID card renewal applications within 60 business days, and if they fail to do so, the renewal application will be automatically granted (unless the applicant is subject to revocation or suspension). The bill introduces a civil penalty mechanism where the state police can be fined up to $500 for each day they fail to process a renewal application within the specified timeframe. The penalties collected will be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. The bill maintains the existing $10 renewal fee and provides continued validity of the FOID card while the renewal is being processed, as long as the renewal application was submitted before the current card's expiration. This legislation aims to ensure timely and efficient processing of FOID card renewals and provides a mechanism to hold the state police accountable for processing delays.
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant (on 05/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1335&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1335.htm |
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