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Proposed

HB2245/HB2246/HB2247 (2025): Firearms Law Shell Bills

HB2245, HB2246 and HB2247 are shell bills making technical changes to Illinois firearms statutes. All three were re-referred to Rules Committee on April 17, 2026 under Rule 19(a) and remain unenacted.

Legislation
Who: Concealed carry licensees, firearms restraining order subjects, and licensed dealers●Reviewed Oct 27, 2026
Proposed

HB0019 (2025): Flamethrower Regulation Under FOID Card Act

House bill that would bring flamethrowers under the Illinois FOID Card Act, requiring a valid FOID card for possession and imposing a 72-hour waiting period on purchases.

Legislation
Who: Flamethrower owners and prospective buyers in Illinois●Reviewed Oct 26, 2026
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