Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

HB5209      — FOID-MENTAL HEALTH

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

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

The bill modifies mental health evaluation requirements for firearm owner card applicants with previous mental health issues.

This bill amends requirements for individuals with prior mental health facility admissions seeking a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. It mandates a mental health evaluation by a licensed clinical professional including a review of collateral records to ensure the person is not a danger to themselves or others.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For mental health professionals, this bill sets specific requirements for conducting evaluations related to firearm ownership.
  • Families: Families of individuals with mental health history may face more stringent protocols for firearm access.

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee

  3. House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  4. House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee

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

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  7. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  11. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Gun Violence Prevention Committee; 009-005-000

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Gun Violence Prevention Committee; by Voice Vote

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  17. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee

  18. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  19. House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  20. Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2026

  21. Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee

  22. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  24. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee

  25. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  27. Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee

  28. Referred to Rules Committee

  29. First Reading

  30. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on · 5 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Gun Violence Prevention

Passed 9 Yea · 5 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9000
Republican 0500
Total 9500
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (14)
Member Party Vote
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Laura Faver Dias Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5209      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB5209     ?
HB5209      is sponsored by Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Yolonda Morris (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), and Robyn Gabel (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5209     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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