Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 2811 — FOID-HANDGUN REGISTRATION

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that names and information of people who have applied for or received Certificates of Handgun Registration are exempt from public inspections and copying. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Improvement Fund and the Illinois LEADS Information and Technology Improvement Fund. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Act. Provides that the Act may now be cited to as the "Firearm Owners Identification Card and Certificate of Handgun Registration Act". Defines "Certificate of Handgun Registration" and "handgun". Prohibits any person in the State from carrying or possessing a handgun without a Certificate of Handgun Registration. Sets forth requirements concerning exemptions, applications for registration, registration fees, the distribution of moneys received from certain fees, and the denial of an application. Creates penalties for the possession of a handgun without a current certificate of registration, knowingly providing false or misleading information or evidence in connection with an application, and the failure to report to local law enforcement that a registered handgun is lost, stolen, missing, or destroyed. Sets forth procedures for the return of a certificate of registration for a handgun that is lost, stolen, or otherwise disposed of. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2014.

Bill Text

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The bill introduces several amendments to existing laws regarding handgun registration and associated funds, including exemptions from public disclosure and the establishment of new funds.

  • 5 ILCS 140/7.5

    Names and information of people who have applied for or received Firearm Owner's Identification Cards or Certificates of Handgun Registration under the Firearm Owners Identification Card and Certificate of Handgun Registration Act. → Names and information of people who have applied for or received Certificates of Handgun Registration under the Firearm Owners Identification Card and Certificate of Handgun Registration Act.

    Changes the public disclosure exemption specifically for Certificates of Handgun Registration.

  • 20 ILCS 2605/2605-45

    Exercise the rights, powers, and duties vested in the Department by the Firearm Owners Identification Card and Certificate of Handgun Registration Act.

    Assigns specific powers related to firearm ownership registration to the Department.

  • 20 ILCS 2605/2605-120

    Firearm Owners Identification Card and Certificate of Handgun Registration Act. → Firearm Owners Identification Card and Certificate of Handgun Registration Act.

    Updates the citation for the Act to reflect the new title.

  • 30 ILCS 105/5.830

    The National Instant Criminal Background Check System Improvement Fund.

    Creates a new fund dedicated to improvements in the background check system.

  • 30 ILCS 105/5.831

    The Illinois LEADS Information and Technology Improvement Fund.

    Establishes a fund for improvements in Illinois LEADS information and technology.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

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

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  5. Assigned to Judiciary

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2811 do?
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that names and information of people who have applied for or received Certificates of Handgun Registration are exempt from public inspections and copying. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Improvement Fund and the Illinois LEADS Information and Technology Improvement Fund. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Act. Provides that the Act may now be cited to as the "Firearm Owners Identification Card and Certificate of Handgun Registration Act". Defines "Certificate of Handgun Registration" and "handgun". Prohibits any person in the State from carrying or possessing a handgun without a Certificate of Handgun Registration. Sets forth requirements concerning exemptions, applications for registration, registration fees, the distribution of moneys received from certain fees, and the denial of an application. Creates penalties for the possession of a handgun without a current certificate of registration, knowingly providing false or misleading information or evidence in connection with an application, and the failure to report to local law enforcement that a registered handgun is lost, stolen, missing, or destroyed. Sets forth procedures for the return of a certificate of registration for a handgun that is lost, stolen, or otherwise disposed of. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2014.
Who sponsors HB 2811?
HB 2811 is sponsored by Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2811?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2811?
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