HB4414 (2026): Handgun Ammunition Serialization Requirement

What the Bill Would Do

House Bill 4414 would amend the Criminal Code to require that handgun ammunition sold in Illinois be serialized, subject to exceptions, with matching identifiers on the ammunition and its packaging, manufacturer transfer records, and vendor records identifying the transferee and the ammunition^[1]. The bill was assigned to the Judiciary - Criminal Committee on March 12, 2026, then re-referred to Rules Committee on March 27, 2026.

The bill would allow the Illinois State Police to prescribe the manner in which handgun ammunition is serialized and would require vendors to record the transferee's identity and the ammunition's unique identifier.

Current Status

HB4414 was assigned to the Judiciary - Criminal Committee^[1] on March 12, 2026, then re-referred to Rules Committee on March 27, 2026. The official bill history checked on October 14, 2026 lists that re-referral as its latest action.

What to Watch

The bill would require the Illinois State Police to maintain a centralized registry of handgun ammunition transaction reports beginning January 1, 2027.