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HB1316 / Public Act 104-0174: School Gun Incident Reporting Requirements

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HB1316 / Public Act 104-0174: School Gun Incident Reporting Requirements

House Bill 1316, signed into law as Public Act 104-0174, expands school officials' duties to notify principals of firearm possession and threats of gun violence on school grounds. Schools must report verified firearm incidents to the State Board of Education through existing school incident reporting systems.

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Who: School administrators, school boards, and school resource officers across Illinois●Reviewed Oct 27, 2026

What the Bill Would Do

Public Act 104-0174 (originally HB1316) expands mandatory notification duties concerning firearm possession and threats of gun violence on school grounds in Illinois[1]. Schools must report verified incidents involving a firearm in a school, on school owned or leased property, or in school transportation for students or school personnel to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

ISBE must report the data by school district and make it available to the public on its website. The act amends Section 10-27.1A of the School Code by expanding notification duties to include awareness of firearm possession and threats of gun violence, while retaining reporting through existing school incident reporting systems.

Current Status

HB1316 was signed into law on August 15, 2025, as Public Act 104-0174[2]. The law is in effect.

What to Watch

School administrators should review their incident response protocols to ensure compliance with the expanded reporting duties.

Sources

[1] Illinois General Assembly. Public Act 104-0174

LegiScan bill tracker for IL HB1316 (104th GA)

[2] IL General Assembly: Public Act 104-0174

Public Act 104-0174: School Code Gun Incident Reporting (effective 2025)

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