FIREARM OWNERS ID ACT-REPEAL
Senate Bill 1222 proposes to repeal the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. This means that individuals would no longer be required to possess a FOID card to legally acquire or possess firearms and ammunition. The bill also makes necessary conforming changes to other existing laws to ensure consistency with the repeal. If enacted, these changes would take effect on January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2025
Last action May 30, 2025
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Committee
1
Jan 24, 2025
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Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Chesney
RRepublican
Co
Chris Balkema
RRepublican
Co
Terri Bryant
RRepublican
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