mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 01:25 AM Posted May 31, 2026 at 01:25 AM UPDATE(S): House Amendment 4 has been filed on SB3229 EPA - Repeal Envir Lab Cert Comm. The bill was later passed back to the Senate and was placed on the concurrence calendar, though it does not appear that there was a concurrence vote in that body. Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Jeff's Law. Amends the Criminal Identification Act. In provisions concerning information furnished by the clerk of the circuit court to the Illinois State Police, adds a requirement to include whether a firearm was reported as stolen on the Illinois State Police publicly accessible database. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning developmental disability and notice, makes changes to a definition. In provisions concerning clear and present danger and notice, makes changes to confidentiality regarding the identity of the person making the report and limits liability for the disclosure or nondisclosure of certain information. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Defines "collateral records", "Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-approved continuing education sponsor", "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluation", and "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluator". In provisions concerning grounds for denial and revocation, makes changes regarding revocation or denial based on a person's status as a patient in a mental health facility and adds provisions regarding a person who previously submitted an affidavit or written consent for another individual to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card if the person is later convicted of, or pleads guilty to, conduct demonstrating that the person knew or should have known it was unreasonable to provide such consent. Makes conforming changes to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Makes technical changes.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 01:26 AM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 01:26 AM Today, barring any unforeseen extensions, is the end of Spring Session. HR551 Gun Violence - Prevent was adopted yesterday in the House. In the Senate, HB4091 Juv Ct - Subseq Firearm Offense was passed on a unanimous vote. This bill will now be sent to the Governor. Both bodies are still going late into the evening as I type. The House is scheduled for 9:00 AM and the Senate for 12:00 Noon. Next Days Scheduled House: End of Scheduled Spring Session Senate: End of Scheduled Spring Session House Calendar House Supplemental Calendar 1 House Supplemental Calendar 2 House Supplemental Calendar 3 House Supplemental Calendar 4 Senate Calendar Senate Supplemental Calendar 1 Senate Supplemental Calendar 2 Senate Supplemental Calendar 3 Senate Supplemental Calendar 4
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 01:27 AM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 01:27 AM House Calendar 9:00 AM HB4471 Crim Cd - Convertible Pistols Oppose House Sponsor: Slaughter, Crawford, Katz Muhl, Hirschauer, Rashid, Buckner, Olikal, Mah, Morgan, Hernandez (Lisa), Gabel, Ammons, DeLaRosa, Lilly, Mason, Faver Dias Status: Held on Second Reading Synopsis As Introduced Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits the offense of unlawful possession of weapons when the person knowingly manufactures, sells, or offers to sell, purchases, receives, manufactures, imports, or transfers a convertible pistol. Establishes penalties. Provides exemptions. Provides that a machine gun also includes any convertible pistol equipped with a switch. Defines "convertible pistol", "switch", and "common household tool". Contains a severability provision. House Amendment 1 to HB4471 - Adopted 3/19/2026 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to manufacture a convertible pistol. Provides that it is unlawful for a certified licensee, as defined in the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act, to sell, offer to sell, exchange, give, transfer, or deliver any convertible pistol. Provides that a violation of the Act is punishable by a civil penalty of $10,000, which shall be paid to the Illinois State Police. Provides that, if the person who committed the violation is a certified dealer, at the discretion of the Illinois State Police, the Illinois State Police shall suspend or revoke the certified dealer's license under the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Provides that the civil penalty and license suspension or revocation shall be assessed by the Illinois State Police after a hearing is held in accordance with the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Provides that a second violation of the Act is punishable by a civil penalty of $25,000, which shall be paid to the Illinois State Police, and, if the person who committed the violation is a certified dealer, the Illinois State Police shall revoke the certified dealer's license pursuant to the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Provides that the civil penalty and license revocation shall be assessed by the Illinois State Police after a hearing is held in accordance with the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act. Provides exemptions. Provides that the Illinois State Police may adopt rules to implement the Act. Provides for emergency rulemaking by the Illinois State Police to implement the Act. Defines "convertible pistol" as any semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily altered by hand or with common household tools so that it can be converted into a machine gun by the installation or attachment of a switch. Provides that "convertible pistol" does not include hammer-fired semiautomatic pistols. A tab or other piece of material on a pistol frame is not sufficient to prevent ready alteration so that the pistol can be converted into a machine gun by the installation or attachment of a switch, and will not prevent such pistol from qualifying as a convertible pistol, if that tab or other piece of material can be readily removed with common household tools. Defines other terms. Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to make conforming changes. House Amendment 1 to HB4471 - Adopted 5/20/2026 Amends the bill as amended by House Amendment No. 1. Deletes a provision that the Responsible Gun Manufacturing Act does not apply to or affect the receipt of a convertible pistol by a person who is retired in good standing from service with a law enforcement agency of the State or a unit of local government in the State and is not otherwise prohibited from receiving a convertible pistol if certain conditions are met. Replaces that provision with a provision that states that the Act does not apply to or affect qualified law enforcement officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers, as defined in the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, and as recognized under Illinois law. Deletes the amendatory changes to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. HB4999 MHDD Cd - Disclosure Exception Oppose House Sponsor: Morgan Status: Held on Second Reading Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions requiring specified medical and mental health professionals to notify the Department of Human Services whenever they determine a person who is under their professional care poses a clear and present danger to himself or herself, provides that the identity of the reporter shall not be disclosed to the subject of the report unless ordered by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court with appropriate jurisdiction in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services and its employees or agents shall not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the disclosure or non-disclosure of the information released in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Adds similar provisions to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. House Amendment 1 to HB4999 - Tabled 5/20/2026 HB5209 FOID - Mental Health Oppose House Sponsor: Hirschauer, Morris, LaPointe, Morgan, Avelar, Gabel Status: Held on Second Reading Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who has had the person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card revoked or denied under certain provisions because the person was a patient in a mental health facility shall not be permitted to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, after the 5-year period has lapsed, unless the person has received a mental health evaluation by a licensed clinical mental health professional (rather than a physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner as those terms are defined in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code). Provides that the person receiving a mental health evaluation shall share all collateral records with the licensed clinical mental health professional making the certification and shall attest that all collateral records have been provided before the evaluation. Provides that the licensed clinical mental health professional shall attest that the licensed clinical mental health professional has requested, received, reviewed, and considered all of the person's collateral records in making the licensed clinical mental health professional's determination that the person is not a clear and present danger to self or others. Provides that the licensed clinical mental health professional shall identify the types of collateral records received. Requires the licensed clinical mental health professional to make all reasonable attempts to obtain collateral records, and, if no collateral records are obtained, requires the licensed clinical mental health professional to document the efforts used to obtain such collateral records. Provides that the results of the mental health evaluations that are performed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be transmitted to the Illinois State Police. Defines terms. House Amendment 1 to HB5209 - Tabled 5/20/2026 House Amendment 2 to HB5209 - Adopted 5/20/2026 Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Adds and changes definitions. Replaces references to "licensed clinical mental health professional" and "mental health evaluation" with "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluator" and "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluation". Specifies evaluator qualifications, training requirements, consent and notice requirements, collateral record obligations, evaluator attestations, documentation standards, and reporting requirements to the Illinois State Police. Provides for verification of evaluator qualifications by the Illinois State Police. Makes conforming and other changes. House Amendment 3 to HB5209 - Pending Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of House Amendment No. 2 with the following changes. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Jeff's Law. In the definition of "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluation", adds a definitional requirement of no more than one office visit conducted by telehealth means, subject to the professional discretion of the FOID reinstatement mental health evaluator conducting the FOID reinstatement mental health evaluation. Makes changes to the definition of "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluator", including concerning definitional requirements for training and continuing education. Makes changes to a ground for denial and revocation of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card concerning mental health. Amends the Criminal Identification Act to add information the clerk of the circuit court of each county shall furnish the Illinois State Police. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions requiring specified medical and mental health professionals to notify the Department of Human Services whenever they determine a person who is under their professional care poses a clear and present danger to himself or herself, provides that the identity of the reporter shall not be disclosed to the subject of the report unless ordered by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court with appropriate jurisdiction in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of Human Services and its employees or agents shall not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the disclosure or nondisclosure of the information released in accordance with the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Adds similar provisions to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. House Amendment 4 to HB5209 - Pending Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the Illinois State Police has authority to deny an application for or to revoke and seize a Firearm Owner's Identification Card previously issued if the Illinois State Police finds that the applicant or the person to whom such card was issued is or was at the time of issuance a person who has previously submitted an affidavit or written consent for another individual to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card if the person is then convicted of or pleads guilty to conduct that demonstrates the person knew or should have known it was unreasonable to provide consent for the individual to possess a Firearm Owner's Identification Card or a firearm. SB3229 EPA - Repeal Envir Lab Cert Comm Oppose House Amendment 4 Senate Sponsor: Guzmán House Sponsor: Hirschauer, Slaughter, Morgan, Olickal, Davis (Lisa), Hernandez (Barbara), Chung Status: Held on Second Reading Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions regarding environmental laboratory certification assessment, repeals provisions establishing the Environmental Laboratory Certification Committee and deletes references to the Committee. House Amendment 1 to SB3229 - Approved 5/30/2026 House Amendment 2 to SB3229 - Approved 5/30/2026 House Amendment 3 to SB3229 - Pending House Amendment 4 to SB3229 - Pending Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Jeff's Law. Amends the Criminal Identification Act. In provisions concerning information furnished by the clerk of the circuit court to the Illinois State Police, adds a requirement to include whether a firearm was reported as stolen on the Illinois State Police publicly accessible database. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning developmental disability and notice, makes changes to a definition. In provisions concerning clear and present danger and notice, makes changes to confidentiality regarding the identity of the person making the report and limits liability for the disclosure or nondisclosure of certain information. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Defines "collateral records", "Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-approved continuing education sponsor", "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluation", and "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluator". In provisions concerning grounds for denial and revocation, makes changes regarding revocation or denial based on a person's status as a patient in a mental health facility and adds provisions regarding a person who previously submitted an affidavit or written consent for another individual to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card if the person is later convicted of, or pleads guilty to, conduct demonstrating that the person knew or should have known it was unreasonable to provide such consent. Makes conforming changes to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Makes technical changes.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 02:02 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 02:02 PM The House is coming to order. 117 members are present.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 02:57 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 02:57 PM The House is in recess for caucuses, then committees.
Buzz69 Posted May 31, 2026 at 03:03 PM Posted May 31, 2026 at 03:03 PM (edited) What does this mean for HB4471 as shown on the calendar? Edited May 31, 2026 at 03:03 PM by Buzz69
John Q Public Posted May 31, 2026 at 03:52 PM Posted May 31, 2026 at 03:52 PM Almost any semi auto can be converted, some more easy than others, but this is a real bad deal because now the FFL will have to deal with it and determine what that means. It also means a list will be coming in the future. I so wish the SC would kills this thing off. Mean FOID.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 03:59 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 03:59 PM On 5/31/2026 at 10:03 AM, Buzz69 said: What does this mean for HB4471 as shown on the calendar? The "A" before HB4471 means the bill has been amended, by Committee Amendments 1 & 2 as shown parenthetically. The names listed after the bill number are the sponsors. The bill is on short debate, meaning during third reading floor debate each speaker ( other than the chief sponsor) will be time limited, usually to two minutes. There could also be a limit on the number of speakers - 2 opposed and 2 in support, for example (short debate is often changed to standard debate on controversial bills). The deadline has been extended (DE) to 5/31/2026. Of the three readings required for every bill before it can be passed, this one has been read a second time.
Buzz69 Posted May 31, 2026 at 04:08 PM Posted May 31, 2026 at 04:08 PM On 5/31/2026 at 10:59 AM, mauserme said: The "A" before HB4471 means the bill has been amended, by Committee Amendments 1 & 2 as shown parenthetically. The names listed after the bill number are the sponsors. The bill is on short debate, meaning during third reading floor debate each speaker ( other than the chief sponsor) will be time limited, usually to two minutes. There could also be a limit on the number of speakers - 2 opposed and 2 in support, for example (short debate is often changed to standard debate on controversial bills). The deadline has been extended (DE) to 5/31/2026. Of the three readings required for every bill before it can be passed, this one has been read a second tine. Is it going anywhere today?
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 04:15 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 04:15 PM On 5/31/2026 at 11:08 AM, Buzz69 said: Is it going anywhere today? It could be passed over to the Senate, but the Senate would need a minimum 3 days to pass it along to the Governor and there's nothing scheduled beyond today. The best the Senate could do is read it into the record on 1st reading, maybe to set it up for Fall Veto Session, if it even gets passed out of the House today. In regard to the sponsors listed, I should add that they only list the main sponsor (Slaughter), and the chief co-sponsors. There are more co-sponsors than those shown on the printed calendar. They can be seen on the bill status page.
Buzz69 Posted May 31, 2026 at 04:21 PM Posted May 31, 2026 at 04:21 PM On 5/31/2026 at 11:15 AM, mauserme said: It could be passed over to the Senate, but the Senate would need a minimum 3 days to pass it along to the Governor and there's nothing scheduled beyond today. The best the Senate could do is read it into the record on 1st reading, maybe to set it up for Fall Veto Session, if it even gets passed out of the House today. In regard to the sponsors listed, I should add that they only list the main sponsor (Slaughter), and the chief co-sponsors. There are more co-sponsors than those shown on the printed calendar. They can be seen on the bill status page. I guess that is kind of good news. Your work here is very much appreciated.
Dumak_from_arfcom Posted May 31, 2026 at 06:48 PM Posted May 31, 2026 at 06:48 PM The real question is how far along are they on the state budget. If they need more time, they'll extend the session. That puts 2A in continued peril. Also, the Chicago Bears stuff needs figured out, though I'm doubtful they have a majority and would not have enough votes in a special session.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 07:24 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 07:24 PM The Senate is coming to order.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 07:25 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 07:25 PM And the House is back.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 09:26 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 09:26 PM The House is in recess again, theoretically until 6:30 PM, for a D caucus and committees.
SiliconSorcerer Posted May 31, 2026 at 09:52 PM Posted May 31, 2026 at 09:52 PM On 5/31/2026 at 1:48 PM, Dumak_from_arfcom said: The real question is how far along are they on the state budget. If they need more time, they'll extend the session. That puts 2A in continued peril. Also, the Chicago Bears stuff needs figured out, though I'm doubtful they have a majority and would not have enough votes in a special session. Passed budget but the again shorted pension payment. 5.6 BILLION!
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 10:53 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 10:53 PM On 5/31/2026 at 4:52 PM, SiliconSorcerer said: Passed budget but the again shorted pension payment. 5.6 BILLION! Was it passed that quickly? I stepped away for dinner and missed a few minutes.
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 11:02 PM House Amendment 4 has been filed on SB3229 EPA - Repeal Envir Lab Cert Comm: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Jeff's Law. Amends the Criminal Identification Act. In provisions concerning information furnished by the clerk of the circuit court to the Illinois State Police, adds a requirement to include whether a firearm was reported as stolen on the Illinois State Police publicly accessible database. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code. In provisions concerning developmental disability and notice, makes changes to a definition. In provisions concerning clear and present danger and notice, makes changes to confidentiality regarding the identity of the person making the report and limits liability for the disclosure or nondisclosure of certain information. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Defines "collateral records", "Department of Financial and Professional Regulation-approved continuing education sponsor", "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluation", and "FOID reinstatement mental health evaluator". In provisions concerning grounds for denial and revocation, makes changes regarding revocation or denial based on a person's status as a patient in a mental health facility and adds provisions regarding a person who previously submitted an affidavit or written consent for another individual to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card if the person is later convicted of, or pleads guilty to, conduct demonstrating that the person knew or should have known it was unreasonable to provide such consent. Makes conforming changes to the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Makes technical changes.
SiliconSorcerer Posted May 31, 2026 at 11:32 PM Posted May 31, 2026 at 11:32 PM On 5/31/2026 at 5:53 PM, mauserme said: Was it passed that quickly? I stepped away for dinner and missed a few minutes. I read somewhere it passed but google doesn't agree....
mauserme Posted May 31, 2026 at 11:45 PM Author Posted May 31, 2026 at 11:45 PM On 5/31/2026 at 6:32 PM, SiliconSorcerer said: I read somewhere it passed but google doesn't agree.... Well, I'm sure they will soon.
mauserme Posted June 1, 2026 at 12:17 AM Author Posted June 1, 2026 at 12:17 AM It looks like the House Gun Violence Prevention Committee heard subject matter on SB3229 House Amendment 4 earlier this evening. That's actually a good sign. Since it wasn't a substantive hearing it's less likely the bill will be moved tonight (but no guarantees, of course).
Euler Posted June 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM Posted June 1, 2026 at 12:20 AM On May 31, 2026 at 06:02 PM CDT, mauserme said:→House Amendment 4 has been filed on SB3229 EPA - Repeal Envir Lab Cert Comm: Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Jeff's Law. ... ... because environmental lab certification definitely has something to do with gun control ... You know they really want to pass something when they ignore the rules to meet the deadline.
mauserme Posted June 1, 2026 at 12:35 AM Author Posted June 1, 2026 at 12:35 AM The Senate is now in recess for another D caucus.
mauserme Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:21 AM Author Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:21 AM There are some interesting sponsorship changes on SB3229: 5/31/2026HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Justin Slaughter 5/31/2026HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Kevin John Olickal 5/31/2026HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Lisa Davis 5/31/2026HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris 5/31/2026HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe 5/31/2026HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar Representatives Slaughter and Olickal are pretty reliably anti-gun, yet they aren't that interested in this bill. Rep LaPointe doesn't typically get too involved in sponsoring anti-gun bills. This may be more an expression of moral support on her part, than an expectation the bill will advance.
mauserme Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:34 AM Author Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:34 AM Oh shoot. The Rules Committee just approved SB3229 HA4 for consideration.
Euler Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:49 AM Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:49 AM On May 31, 2026 at 08:34 PM CDT, mauserme said:→Oh shoot. The Rules Committee just approved SB3229 HA4 for consideration. .. because environmental lab certification definitely has something to do with gun control ... You know they really want to pass something when they ignore the rules to meet the deadline. (It feel like I said that already.) This is how you avoid having to send a bill to the other chamber and wait 3 days, boys and girls.
mauserme Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:58 AM Author Posted June 1, 2026 at 01:58 AM Yep. The amendment combines HB4999 and HB5209, the ISRA supported bills, into a package that can be passed in a single day with no one able to voice opposition. Its how the swamp works.
mauserme Posted June 1, 2026 at 02:00 AM Author Posted June 1, 2026 at 02:00 AM I hate to do this but tomorrow I have a very early morning. I'm gonna have to call it a night.
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