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HB 3099

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2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Diehl and 5 co-sponsors

HB 3099 tightens FOID rules: ISP can deny, revoke, or seize FOIDs for felony convictions, with a 5-year post-sentence path to restoration via court certificate.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3099

HB 3099 — FOID — Nonviolent Felony (Lisa Davis) — Summary

Status: Rule 19(a) / Re‑referred to Rules Committee
Introduced: February 2025 (introduced 2/18/2025 / filed 2/20/2025 in some records)
Companion: SB 1490

Purpose

The bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65) and parts of the Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5) to (1) tighten documentation and eligibility requirements for Illinois FOID cards regarding felony convictions, (2) authorize denial, revocation, and seizure of FOID cards for persons with felony convictions (with a limited restoration pathway), and (3) create a time‑based mechanism to restore firearm rights following imprisonment under a court‑issued certificate.

Key provisions and changes

  • FOID application documentation:

    • Requires each FOID applicant to submit evidence to the Illinois State Police (ISP) that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony.
    • If an applicant has been granted a certificate of relief from disabilities, the applicant must submit a certified copy of that certificate with the FOID application.

  • Denial, revocation, and seizure:

    • Authorizes ISP to deny a FOID application, revoke an issued FOID, and seize the card if the person is or was convicted of a felony.
    • Exception: if the offense was not a "forcible felony" and the person has a certificate of relief from disabilities, ISP may not deny/revoke under those circumstances (the bill defines the term "forcible felony"; full text truncated in the provided document).

  • Restoration pathway in corrections law:

    • Adds that a person sentenced to imprisonment "shall lose the right to use or knowingly possess any firearm."
    • Provides eligibility for restoration of that right beginning 5 years after the person has completed their sentence (including applicable periods of probation or parole), via a certificate issued by the court, subject to specified requirements (details in amended 730 ILCS 5 sections).

  • Statutory sections amended include 430 ILCS 65/1.1, 65/4, 65/8 and 730 ILCS 5/5‑5‑5, 5‑5.5‑15 (Unified Code of Corrections).

Who is affected

  • Individuals with prior felony convictions seeking FOID cards.
  • Persons currently serving or having completed prison sentences, parole, or probation who seek restoration of firearm rights.
  • Illinois State Police (administration, review, revocation, and seizure responsibilities).
  • Courts (processing and issuing certificates of relief/ restoration certificates).
  • Firearm dealers and other entities relying on FOID status for lawful transfers (indirectly affected).

Procedural history (selected)

  • Introduced February 2025; referred to Rules and Judiciary — Criminal Committee.
  • Committee actions: public hearings (4/8/2025 and 4/22/2025), reported favorably without amendment (4/22/2025), sent to Calendars (4/29/2025).
  • Floor actions in May 2025: read 2nd time (5/6/2025), placed on General State Calendar, later laid on the table subject to call (5/8/2025). Re‑referred to Rules Committee under Rule 19(a) (3/21/2025).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Public safety: Tightening FOID eligibility and enabling ISP to revoke/seize FOIDs for felons could reduce unlawful firearm possession by convicted felons.
  • Reentry and restoration: Establishes a clearer, time‑based court pathway (5 years after sentence completion) for restoration of firearm rights for some individuals; may affect reintegration and civil rights restoration processes.
  • Administrative effect: ISP and courts will face added responsibilities to verify convictions, process certificates, and carry out revocations/seizures.
  • Interaction with federal law: Federal prohibitions on firearm possession by certain persons (e.g., some felony convictions) remain applicable; this bill addresses state‑level FOID eligibility and restoration procedures.

Note: The text provided was partially truncated (definition of “forcible felony” and some fine print). For implementation details and exact legal standards, consult the full enrolled bill and accompanying statutory language.

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

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