Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1343 — FIREARM OWNERS ID-PHOTO

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is not required to submit to a photograph or digital photograph if sufficient justification is provided by the applicant to establish that such photograph or digital photograph would be in violation of or contradictory to the applicant's religious convictions. Provides that if an applicant declares that the use of a photograph or digital photograph is against his or her religious convictions, the applicant will be given an affidavit to be completed. Provides that the affidavit shall be forwarded by the applicant to the Department of State Police where a review and a decision shall be made by the Director of State Police relative to the issuance or non-issuance of a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card without a photograph or digital photograph. Provides that to assist the Director in his or her decision, a committee of 3 administrative staff persons shall be appointed by the Director. Provides that each affidavit shall be reviewed by each member of the committee, and each individual recommendation shall be made to the Director for his or her final decision. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Frank C. Watson

Sponsors

  • Frank C. Watson · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Frank C. Watson

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1343 do?
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is not required to submit to a photograph or digital photograph if sufficient justification is provided by the applicant to establish that such photograph or digital photograph would be in violation of or contradictory to the applicant's religious convictions. Provides that if an applicant declares that the use of a photograph or digital photograph is against his or her religious convictions, the applicant will be given an affidavit to be completed. Provides that the affidavit shall be forwarded by the applicant to the Department of State Police where a review and a decision shall be made by the Director of State Police relative to the issuance or non-issuance of a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card without a photograph or digital photograph. Provides that to assist the Director in his or her decision, a committee of 3 administrative staff persons shall be appointed by the Director. Provides that each affidavit shall be reviewed by each member of the committee, and each individual recommendation shall be made to the Director for his or her final decision. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 1343?
SB 1343 is sponsored by Frank C. Watson.
What is the current status of SB 1343?
This bill died with 93rd 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 SB 1343?
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