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Introduced
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police must deny the application or suspend or revoke a person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card upon receipt of a report from the Department of Human Services that an applicant or owner poses a clear and present danger. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide by rule for such a report. Makes similar changes if a law enforcement or school administrator notifies the Illinois State Police that a person poses a clear and present danger. Requires any information disclosed under the Act to be confidential. Prohibits the information from being redisclosed or used for any other purpose except as otherwise allowed by law. Provides that the identity of the reporting person may be disclosed only to the subject of the report if required by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court as authorized under the Act. Requires that no later than January 1, 2026, the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board must establish a process by which any person who is subject to the provisions of the Act can request expedited review from the Board. Requires that the Illinois State Police must provide the Board or any court with jurisdiction all records relevant to the request for relief. Allows the Illinois State Police and the individual seeking expedited relief to seek judicial review upon receipt of a final administrative decision under the Act. Provides that the Board, Illinois State Police, or employees and agents of the Board and Illinois State Police participating in the process under the Act may not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the alleged wrongful or improper granting, denying, renewing, revoking, suspending, or failing to grant, deny, renew, revoke, or suspend a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act to enhance public safety by expanding circumstances under which an individual's firearm ownership rights can be temporarily suspended. Specifically, the bill allows the Illinois State Police to deny, suspend, or revoke a FOID card if a person is determined to pose a "clear and present danger" by a physician, clinical psychologist, law enforcement official, or school administrator. When such a determination is made, the reporting party must notify the appropriate authorities within 24 hours. The bill establishes confidentiality protections for the information disclosed and limits who can access these reports. It also creates a new process for individuals to seek expedited review of their FOID card status through the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board, which must be established by January 1, 2026. The bill provides legal protection for the Board, Illinois State Police, and their employees, stating they cannot be held liable for damages arising from decisions about FOID cards. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for law enforcement officers and corrections employees to more easily regain their firearm ownership rights after mental health evaluations, and it sets guidelines for how individuals can challenge or seek relief from FOID card restrictions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To Firearms (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2664&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2664.htm |
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