HB5209

FOID-MENTAL HEALTH

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5209 amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to redefine grounds for denial and revocation of FOID cards.

HB5209 amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to redefine grounds for denial and revocation of FOID cards. It specifies that individuals who have been patients in mental health facilities within the past five years cannot obtain FOID cards. It also updates the list of disqualifying factors for FOID card applicants, including those convicted of certain offenses, addicted to narcotics, or deemed a clear and present danger to themselves or others.

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Rules Committee
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Calendar

May 20

2:00 PM

House Gun Violence Prevention Committee Hearing

Mar 25

2:00 PM

House Gun Violence Prevention Committee Hearing

History

May 31

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

May 29

House

House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

May 29

House

House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee