RIFL Act: Proposed Manufacturer Liability Fees
The proposed RIFL Act would impose variable licensing fees on Illinois firearm manufacturers based on how often their products are linked to gun injuries.
●Reviewed Mar 13, 2026
News & Updates
Legislative updates, court decisions, and regulatory changes affecting Illinois firearms law.
Recent Articles
Legislation
SB 2136: Proposed Repeal of the Assault Weapons Ban
SB 2136, filed in February 2025, proposes repealing Illinois's Protect Illinois Communities Act assault weapons ban. The bill faces long legislative odds.
●Reviewed Mar 15, 2026
Karina's Law and 2025 Gun Safety Bills
Illinois enacted multiple gun safety bills in early 2025, including Karina's Law requiring 96-hour firearm confiscation under domestic violence orders.
●Reviewed Mar 12, 2026
Safe Gun Storage Act Signed: What Changes January 1, 2026
Illinois's Safe Gun Storage Act (SB 0008), effective January 1, 2026, requires secure firearm storage where minors or prohibited persons may gain access.
●Reviewed May 29, 2026
Proposed
HB5439 (2026): Landowner and Tenant Hunting Permits
House bill that would issue free deer, turkey, and combination hunting permits to qualifying Illinois resident landowners and tenants, with special provisions for chronic wasting disease areas.
Who: Illinois resident landowners, tenants, and deer and turkey hunters●Reviewed Mar 24, 2026
Effective
HB1316 / Public Act 104-0174: School Gun Incident Reporting Requirements
House Bill 1316, signed into law as Public Act 104-0174, requires Illinois schools to report gun-related incidents to the State Board of Education, creating a centralized tracking system for firearm events on school grounds.
Who: School administrators, school boards, and school resource officers across Illinois●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Effective
SB2002 / Public Act 104-0131: ISP Fund Consolidation with Firearms Provisions
Senate Bill 2002, signed into law as Public Act 104-0131, consolidates Illinois State Police special funds including FOID and concealed carry licensing revenue, streamlining the financial administration of firearms regulatory programs.
Who: FOID card holders, concealed carry license holders, and firearm dealers in Illinois●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Effective
SB2280 / Public Act 104-0140: OFVP Reporting and Grant Amendments
Senate Bill 2280, signed into law as Public Act 104-0140, amends the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention's reporting requirements and grant timelines. The OFVP, originally created in 2021 under the Reimagine Public Safety Act, now operates under modified reporting schedules.
Who: Community violence intervention organizations, local governments, and communities disproportionately affected by gun violence in Illinois●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Effective
HB1373 / Public Act 104-0030: Law Enforcement eTrace Firearms Data Sharing
House Bill 1373, signed into law as Public Act 104-0030, requires Illinois law enforcement agencies to participate in the ATF eTrace system for tracking firearms recovered in criminal investigations.
Who: Law enforcement agencies across Illinois; indirectly affects firearm dealers and owners through improved crime gun tracing●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Effective
SB0008 / Public Act 104-0031: Safe Gun Storage Act
Senate Bill 0008, signed into law as Public Act 104-0031, establishes safe firearm storage requirements in Illinois, creating new obligations for gun owners to secure firearms from unauthorized access.
Who: All firearm owners in Illinois, particularly those in households with minors or prohibited persons●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Effective
HB0850 / Public Act 104-0005: Stolen Firearms Data Analysis and FOID Card Reforms
HB0850, signed as Public Act 104-0005, requires the Illinois State Police to analyze data on stolen firearms and firearms with obliterated serial numbers used in offenses, and expands FOID card appeal procedures including a dedicated review board.
Who: Illinois State Police, law enforcement agencies, FOID card applicants and holders subject to denials or revocations, and defense attorneys●Reviewed Mar 18, 2026
Proposed
HB2245/HB2246/HB2247 (2025): Firearms Law Shell Bills on Second Reading
Three companion shell bills making technical changes to the Concealed Carry Act, Firearms Restraining Order Act, and Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Currently on second reading and positioned as amendment vehicles.
Who: Concealed carry licensees, firearms restraining order subjects, and licensed dealers●Reviewed Mar 24, 2026