HB5483 / SB3909 (2026): State Procurement Code Amendments for Firearms

What the Bills Would Do

HB5483 and SB3909 would amend the Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500) to add conditions to state government purchases of firearms and ammunition^[1]. The bills would require bidders seeking state firearms, ammunition, or accessory contracts to certify that they do not sell unserialized gun build kits or firearm precursor parts. Bidders and contractors would also have to provide licensing documents, tracing and theft or loss information, inspection reports, and any specified compliance policies in effect or adopted by them or required by a contract during the public procurement process, on an annual basis, and upon request of the State agency. HB5483 would require a declaration explaining why required licensing, tracing, theft or loss, or inspection materials cannot be provided and the steps being taken to provide them within a year. SB3909 would require a declaration explaining why tracing materials cannot be provided and the steps being taken to provide them within a year, or a declaration explaining why theft or loss materials cannot be provided.

Current Status

HB5483 was assigned to the State Government Administration Committee on March 4, 2026^[1], and SB3909's committee and third-reading deadline was extended to May 22, 2026^[2]. Neither bill received a committee vote. HB5483 was re-referred to the Rules Committee on March 27, 2026 and SB3909 was re-referred to Assignments on May 22, 2026.

What to Watch

New Jersey's Executive Order No. 83 directed the Division of Purchase and Property to determine whether and how to require prospective firearms and ammunition vendors to certify adherence to public safety principles before a contract award.