RIFL ACT
Summary
Creates the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. Establishes a firearms manufacturer licensing program in the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, with certain requirements, including that the sum of all fees for firearms manufacturer licenses shall be equal to the public health costs and financial burdens from firearm injuries and deaths. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a manufacturer of firearms may not operate in this State without a license from the Department and that a manufacturer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000,000 per month. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a retailer may not sell a firearm to a consumer in this State from a manufacturer who does not have a license from the Department and that a retailer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation, with certain requirements. Establishes the RIFL Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, with certain limitations. Provides that the proceeds from fees under the licensing program shall be deposited into the RIFL Fund. Establishes a financial assistance program in the Department with moneys from the RIFL Fund for financial assistance to victims of firearms and for other purposes. Provides that the Department shall contract with a program administrator to administer the financial assistance program, with certain requirements. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules for financial assistance to victims of firearms, with certain requirements, including regarding exemption from certain State taxes. Provides that the Department may contract with a program administrator to implement or administer any part of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall report certain information to the Department. Provides that the Department may provide for other civil penalties of no more than $1,000 per violation. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act. Makes other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025
Last action May 22, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
45
Key actions
5
Committee
12
Amendments
2
May 22, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 22, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
upper
May 15, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 15, 2026
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Firearms
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive
upper
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Peters
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Cunningham
DDemocratic
Co
Celina Villanueva
DDemocratic
Co
Emil Jones
DDemocratic
Co
GG
Graciela Guzmán
DDemocratic
Co
Javier Cervantes
DDemocratic
Co
Julie Morrison
DDemocratic
Co
Karina Villa
DDemocratic
Co
Kimberly Lightford
DDemocratic
Co
Lakesia Collins
DDemocratic
Co
Laura Ellman
DDemocratic
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