All Roll Calls
Yes: 111 • No: 0
IllinoisHB5217104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Sponsored By: Katie Stuart (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that information reported to the Illinois State Police under the Act is confidential and shall not be released unless expressly permitted by State or federal law. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall conduct a criminal history background check on an applicant if a qualified entity submits (1) a request to the Illinois State Police to perform a State and national background check on the applicant in a form and manner prescribed by the Illinois State Police that includes a statement containing the name, address, and date of birth appearing on a valid identification card or document issued by the State to the applicant; (2) a waiver on a form approved by the Illinois State Police that is signed by the applicant allowing the release of the State and national criminal history record information to the qualified entity; (3) the applicant's fingerprints in an electronic format that complies with the form and manner for requesting and furnishing criminal history record information prescribed by the Illinois State Police; and (4) any fee prescribed by the Illinois State Police. Provides that, upon positive identification, the Illinois State Police shall provide the qualified entity with records of the applicant's conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or sentencing, including, but not limited to, convictions, preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States that is a felony or any crime directly related to providing care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. Provides that any information received by a qualified entity under the provisions shall be used solely for internal purposes in determining the suitability of an applicant. Provides that a background check conducted under the provisions does not constitute compliance with any background check required by law. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police determines that the Illinois records provided to a qualified entity were inaccurate, then the Illinois State Police shall provide updated records to the qualified entity and the applicant. Defines terms. Makes other changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Katie Stuart
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate
Tony M. McCombie
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/9/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 96 • No: 0
House vote • 3/26/2026
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee;
Yes: 15 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to Assignments
4/16/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/16/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
4/16/2026SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
4/13/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 096-000-000
4/9/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/8/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/27/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
3/26/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
3/26/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
3/26/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
3/19/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/4/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2/5/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
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