Illinois 2026 FOID and CCL Administrative Reform Bills in Senate Assignments

What the Bills Would Do

Multiple Senate bills with March 27, 2026 committee deadlines target the administrative infrastructure of Illinois's FOID and concealed carry licensing systems:

SB1460, FOID Fees: Would raise the maximum Firearm Transfer Inquiry Program fee under 430 ILCS 65/3.1 from $2 to $10, plus applicable processing fees. The separate standard FOID card application fee is $10, plus applicable processing fees. The bill would limit processing fees to the State Treasurer's charges for using the electronic online payment system^[1].

SB2677, FOID and CCL Expiration Dates: Would require expiration dates to be printed on FOID cards and combined FOID and concealed carry cards issued on or after the bill takes effect^[2]. FOID cards generally have a 10-year term, with exceptions for timely renewals and holders of valid CCLs. CCLs have a 5-year term. The printed dates on combined cards would identify the FOID and concealed carry expiration dates separately.

SB3097, FOID Renewal: Would require ISP to grant a renewal application submitted before expiration if it fails to renew the card within 60 business days, unless the applicant is subject to revocation or suspension^[3]. ISP has struggled with renewal backlogs.

SB3303, FOID Photograph Exemption: Would revise the required wording on FOID cards that already qualify for a photograph exemption^[4]. Since December 1, 2002, ISP has been required to use an available digital photograph and signature from the applicant's Illinois driver's license or state ID on the FOID card (430 ILCS 65/6). ISP must decline to use a photograph or signature that is the result of or associated with fraudulent or erroneous data, unless otherwise provided by law. The 2021 modernization law (P.A. 102-237) retained the existing rule that a photograph-exempt FOID card must contain a copy of the card holder's fingerprints in place of a photograph.

SB2840, FOID Reinstatement: Would require ISP to issue or reinstate a FOID card within 30 days after receiving a final circuit court order directing it to do so, unless ISP petitions the Appellate Court for review within that period^[5].

SB3132, FOID and Concealed Carry Ammunition: Would amend ammunition purchase provisions for both FOID and CCL holders^[6].

Current Status

All six bills initially had a March 27, 2026 committee deadline, which was extended to May 22, 2026. None of their official histories records a committee vote before March 27. The 104th General Assembly adjourned on June 1, 2026 until the call of its presiding officers without passing any of them. Further action on these bills would be subject to the applicable chamber rules. The House veto session is scheduled for November 17-19 and December 1-3, 2026.

What to Watch

The March 27, 2026 deadline was extended to May 22, 2026. ISP's county dashboard lists approximately 2.56 million FOID cards.