RIFL Act: Proposed Manufacturer Liability Fees

The Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act (RIFL Act), introduced as HB 3320 in the Illinois House and SB 2279 in the Senate, would create a firearm manufacturer licensing program with fees allocated by market share and a possible adjustment for firearms recovered in incidents involving firearm injuries.^[1]

How the RIFL Act Would Work

Under the proposed framework, firearm manufacturers doing business in Illinois would be subject to variable licensing fees. The total annual fees would reflect estimated public health costs and financial burdens from firearm injuries in Illinois, subject to a first-year cap of $866 million and annual increases based on the consumer price index-u. Each manufacturer's fee would be allocated by market share, as determined by Department rule. The Department could adjust that fee based on the manufacturer's share of firearms recovered in incidents involving firearm injuries.

The Illinois State Police would report the manufacturer, make, and model of all firearms recovered in incidents to which they respond that result in a firearm injury.^[2]

Financial Assistance

The fee revenue would fund financial assistance to victims of firearms in Illinois.^[3]

Legislative Status

As of March 2026, the RIFL Act remains a proposal and has not been enacted. The official bill status lists Rep. Kevin John Olickal as sponsor and 49 House co-sponsors as of October 14, 2026. If enacted, it would prohibit manufacturers from operating in Illinois without a RIFL license beginning January 1, 2028, with civil penalties of up to $1 million per month for continuing violations and up to $10,000 per violation for retailers selling firearms from unlicensed manufacturers. Retailers would have an affirmative defense if they reasonably relied upon the Department's list of licensed manufacturers. HB 3320 was re-referred to the Rules Committee on March 27, 2026. SB 2279 was re-referred to Assignments on May 22, 2026.^[1]