Illinois SB3171 would repeal the Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Act
State bill SB3171 — Illinois — status: in committee
Official title: FIREARM OWNERS ID ACT-REPEAL
What it does
SB3171 is a bill to repeal Illinois' Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Act, removing the state requirement for a FOID card to possess or purchase firearms and ammunition. The measure is currently pending in the legislature and its most recent action was the addition of a co-sponsor, indicating it remains under consideration in committee.
Industry impact
If enacted, repeal of the FOID Act would remove Illinois-specific permitting and the state-issued FOID card requirement, but would not change federal licensing and background-check obligations for FFLs and for NFA transfers. Retailers and manufacturers operating in Illinois would need to update compliance procedures, point-of-sale ID verification, and customer-facing guidance to reflect the absence of FOID checks while continuing to run NICS checks where federally required. NFA/SOT holders and manufacturers would still be subject to federal NFA rules and any local ordinances, and state agencies would need to change administrative systems that currently issue and track FOID credentials.
Latest official status: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
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