Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 27 D cosponsors

SB2279      — RIFL ACT

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The RIFL Act establishes a licensing program for gun manufacturers and retailers in Illinois.

The RIFL Act creates a licensing program for firearms manufacturers, requiring them to obtain a license to operate in Illinois beginning January 1, 2028. It also mandates that only licensed manufacturers can sell firearms through retailers, and establishes funding for assistance programs for victims of firearm-related incidents.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in the firearms industry will be impacted by the new licensing requirements and potential penalties for non-compliance.
  • Families: Families affected by firearm violence may benefit from the financial assistance programs funded by the RIFL Act.
  • Consumers: Consumers will need to ensure that the firearms they purchase are from licensed manufacturers after January 1, 2028.

Summary

Creates the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. Establishes a firearms manufacturer licensing program in the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, with certain requirements, including that the sum of all fees for firearms manufacturer licenses shall be equal to the public health costs and financial burdens from firearm injuries and deaths. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a manufacturer of firearms may not operate in this State without a license from the Department and that a manufacturer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000,000 per month. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a retailer may not sell a firearm to a consumer in this State from a manufacturer who does not have a license from the Department and that a retailer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation, with certain requirements. Establishes the RIFL Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, with certain limitations. Provides that the proceeds from fees under the licensing program shall be deposited into the RIFL Fund. Establishes a financial assistance program in the Department with moneys from the RIFL Fund for financial assistance to victims of firearms and for other purposes. Provides that the Department shall contract with a program administrator to administer the financial assistance program, with certain requirements. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules for financial assistance to victims of firearms, with certain requirements, including regarding exemption from certain State taxes. Provides that the Department may contract with a program administrator to implement or administer any part of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall report certain information to the Department. Provides that the Department may provide for other civil penalties of no more than $1,000 per violation. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act. Makes other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  13. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Firearms

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  15. To Firearms

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters

  18. Assigned to Executive

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  28. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  29. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  30. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham

  31. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  32. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  33. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  34. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  35. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  36. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  37. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  38. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  40. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  41. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  42. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  43. Referred to Assignments

  44. First Reading

  45. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2279      do?
Creates the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. Establishes a firearms manufacturer licensing program in the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, with certain requirements, including that the sum of all fees for firearms manufacturer licenses shall be equal to the public health costs and financial burdens from firearm injuries and deaths. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a manufacturer of firearms may not operate in this State without a license from the Department and that a manufacturer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000,000 per month. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a retailer may not sell a firearm to a consumer in this State from a manufacturer who does not have a license from the Department and that a retailer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation, with certain requirements. Establishes the RIFL Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, with certain limitations. Provides that the proceeds from fees under the licensing program shall be deposited into the RIFL Fund. Establishes a financial assistance program in the Department with moneys from the RIFL Fund for financial assistance to victims of firearms and for other purposes. Provides that the Department shall contract with a program administrator to administer the financial assistance program, with certain requirements. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules for financial assistance to victims of firearms, with certain requirements, including regarding exemption from certain State taxes. Provides that the Department may contract with a program administrator to implement or administer any part of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall report certain information to the Department. Provides that the Department may provide for other civil penalties of no more than $1,000 per violation. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act. Makes other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB2279     ?
SB2279      is sponsored by Robert Peters (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Bill Cunningham (Democrat), Omar Aquino (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), and Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2279     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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