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SB 2404

FOID CARD-MEDICAL EVALUATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Lakesia Collins

Illinois bill requiring medical evaluations for FOID card applications and renewals to assess applicant fitness for firearm possession.

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Bill Summary · SB 2404

Legislative bill overview

SB 2404 would require medical evaluations as part of Illinois's Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application and renewal process. The bill establishes procedures for healthcare providers to assess applicants' mental and physical fitness to possess firearms before the state issues or renews a FOID card.

Why is this important

Illinois already has one of the nation's most restrictive gun licensing systems requiring FOID cards for all firearm possession. Adding medical evaluation requirements would represent a significant expansion of screening mechanisms and could substantially affect who gains legal firearm access. This directly impacts both public safety policy and individual rights to firearm ownership.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and medical records: Requiring healthcare provider involvement raises concerns about privacy protections, confidentiality, and whether medical information should influence constitutional rights
  • Access and equity: Medical evaluations create additional costs and barriers that may disproportionately affect lower-income applicants and rural residents with limited healthcare access
  • Definitional clarity: The bill's standards for what constitutes disqualifying mental or physical conditions remain undefined, creating potential inconsistency and legal vulnerability

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

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