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HB 33

FIREARM OWNERS ID-FEES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Crawford and 3 co-sponsors

Illinois bill to establish or modify fees for firearm owner identification cards, affecting access costs for current and prospective gun owners statewide.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 33

Legislative bill overview

HB 33 proposes to establish fees associated with firearm owner identification in Illinois. The bill would create or modify the fee structure for obtaining or maintaining a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card, which is currently required in Illinois for firearm possession. The specific fee amounts and implementation details are not provided in the available action history.

Why is this important

Illinois is one of the few states requiring a FOID card for firearm ownership, making this bill directly relevant to hundreds of thousands of residents. Fee changes would affect access costs for both new applicants and existing cardholders, potentially impacting firearm ownership patterns across the state. The bill's passage or failure will influence state revenue and the practical barriers to legal firearm ownership.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden and equity concerns: Increased fees may disproportionately affect lower-income residents, raising questions about whether the policy creates unequal barriers to constitutional rights
  • Revenue versus access: Debate over whether the primary purpose is generating state revenue or regulating firearm ownership, with different stakeholders prioritizing these goals differently
  • Compliance and enforcement: Questions about fee adequacy for processing, background checks, and administration versus concerns that high fees discourage legal compliance in favor of unlicensed possession

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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