Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB3303      — FOID-PHOTOGRAPH EXEMPTION

Last action — 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 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 30% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill modifies requirements for Firearm Owners Identification Cards concerning photograph exemptions.

This bill updates the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act by specifying that cards qualifying for a photograph exemption must display a statement regarding their validity. The statement clarifies that the card can be used for gun purchases with additional photographic identification.

Summary

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes changes to the statement that must appear on a Firearm Owners Identification Card that qualifies for a photograph exemption. Provides that such a card shall have printed on it the following: "This card is valid for firearm purchases through a federally licensed firearms dealer when presented with photographic identification, such as a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued driver's license, a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued identification card, or a United States passport." Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

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

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

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

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

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

  9. To Firearms

  10. Assigned to Executive

  11. Referred to Assignments

  12. First Reading

  13. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3303      do?
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes changes to the statement that must appear on a Firearm Owners Identification Card that qualifies for a photograph exemption. Provides that such a card shall have printed on it the following: "This card is valid for firearm purchases through a federally licensed firearms dealer when presented with photographic identification, such as a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued driver's license, a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued identification card, or a United States passport." Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3303     ?
SB3303      is sponsored by Chris Balkema (Republican), Neil Anderson (Republican), Willie Preston (Democrat), and Terri Bryant (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3303     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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