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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who has had the person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card revoked or denied under certain provisions because the person was a patient in a mental health facility shall not be permitted to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, after the 5-year period has lapsed, unless the person has received a mental health evaluation by a licensed clinical mental health professional (rather than a physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner as those terms are defined in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code). Provides that the person receiving a mental health evaluation shall share all collateral records with the licensed clinical mental health professional making the certification and shall attest that all collateral records have been provided before the evaluation. Provides that the licensed clinical mental health professional shall attest that the licensed clinical mental health professional has requested, received, reviewed, and considered all of the person's collateral records in making the licensed clinical mental health professional's determination that the person is not a clear and present danger to self or others. Provides that the licensed clinical mental health professional shall identify the types of collateral records received. Requires the licensed clinical mental health professional to make all reasonable attempts to obtain collateral records, and, if no collateral records are obtained, requires the licensed clinical mental health professional to document the efforts used to obtain such collateral records. Provides that the results of the mental health evaluations that are performed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be transmitted to the Illinois State Police. Defines terms.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to change the requirements for individuals seeking to regain their Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID card) after it was revoked or denied due to being a patient in a mental health facility. Previously, after a five-year waiting period, individuals could obtain a FOID card if they received a mental health evaluation from a physician, clinical psychologist, advanced practice psychiatric nurse, or qualified examiner. Now, the evaluation must be conducted by a "licensed clinical mental health professional," which is defined as a licensed clinical social worker, clinical psychologist, or a psychiatrist who meets specific continuing education and training requirements. The bill also introduces the term "collateral records," which includes past and current mental health records from the last five years and any communication between the professional and the patient's healthcare providers. The individual seeking the FOID card must provide all collateral records and attest to their completeness before the evaluation. The licensed clinical mental health professional must then attest that they requested, received, reviewed, and considered these collateral records, and identify the types of records received, making reasonable attempts to obtain them and documenting any failures. The results of these evaluations will be sent to the Illinois State Police, and the licensed clinical mental health professional is protected from liability unless there is willful or wanton misconduct.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Firearms (on 02/18/2026)
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