Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB3303
Legislation Overview
Title: FOID-PHOTOGRAPH EXEMPTION
Description: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes changes to the statement that must appear on a Firearm Owners Identification Card that qualifies for a photograph exemption. Provides that such a card shall have printed on it the following: "This card is valid for firearm purchases through a federally licensed firearms dealer when presented with photographic identification, such as a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued driver's license, a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued identification card, or a United States passport." Effective immediately.
Session: 104th General Assembly
Last Action: Referred to Assignments
Last Action Date: February 3, 2026
Sponsors
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1 sponsors: Chris Balkema (R);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 59)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Feb 3, 2026 | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema |
| Senate | Feb 3, 2026 | First Reading |
| Senate | Feb 3, 2026 | Referred to Assignments |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Text of this law has not been released yet | |||
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
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Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
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Link: link to state bill page
