Bill > HB2445

This bill amends the Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID) Act to provide a mechanism for professionals who report an individual as posing a "clear and present danger" to potentially rescind that report within 5 days. Specifically, the bill allows physicians, clinical psychologists, qualified examiners, law enforcement officials, and school administrators who initially notify the Department of Human Services or Illinois State Police about an individual's potential danger to themselves or others to withdraw that notification within 5 days. If the notification is rescinded, the person would be treated as if the report had never been made, effectively resetting their status. The bill protects the reporting professionals from criminal, civil, or professional liability for making or rescinding such notifications, except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct. The legislation also requires the Illinois State Police to create rules for implementing these new provisions. This change provides a brief window for professionals to reconsider or correct a potentially hasty or mistaken determination about an individual's mental health risk, while maintaining the overall goal of preventing potentially dangerous individuals from accessing firearms.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2445&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104