IllinoisSB0008104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

SAFE GUN STORAGE

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.

Gun owners must lock guns or face fines

Beginning January 1, 2026, gun owners must lock guns or make them unusable when a child, an at‑risk, or a banned person is likely to get them. Carrying the gun or having it under your control counts as lawful storage. The rule does not apply if the gun was taken in an unlawful break‑in or used in lawful self‑defense. Penalties are up to $500, or up to $1,000 if such a person gets the gun. If the gun is then used to injure, kill, or in a crime, the fine can be up to $10,000, and the violation creates a presumption of negligence in civil cases. A judge may order community service or restitution instead, and penalty money goes to the Mental Health Fund.

More gun data and faster reporting

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Illinois State Police regularly publish reports on crimes with guns, including places, injuries or deaths, stolen status, seller, and more. The agency shares de‑identified data with researchers and law enforcement while protecting personal information. Courts, DHS, and circuit clerks must promptly report final rulings and involuntary admissions, and send twice‑yearly updates if there were no such cases. Doctors, police, and school officials must report clear and present danger within 24 hours; police must also report 24‑hour failures to report lost or stolen guns. At sentencing, courts must say if a listed stolen gun was used, and clerks must report that finding to the State Police within 5 days.

Easier FOID renewals and safety notice

By January 1, 2023, the Illinois State Police set rules so some FOID cards renew automatically during a transfer check if fingerprints are already on file. Beginning January 1, 2026, when a FOID card is issued or renewed, the State Police give a written notice in English and Spanish. The notice says you must report a lost or stolen gun to local police within 48 hours after you discover it; discovery means you have evidence the gun is missing.

Dealers face $2 fee and stolen-gun check

Beginning January 1, 2026, the State Police provide a phone or tech system so licensed dealers and gun show sellers can make transfer checks. The agency may charge up to $2 per inquiry. Fees go to the State Police Firearm Services Fund. Beginning January 1, 2027, those sellers must also check the State Police online list of stolen gun serial numbers before finishing a sale or transfer. New guns shipped directly from the manufacturer are exempt.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Laura Ellman
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Abdelnasser Rashid
Democratic • House
Adriane Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Bob Morgan
Democratic • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Daniel Didech
Democratic • House
Debbie Meyers-Martin
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Janet Yang Rohr
Democratic • House
Jawaharial Williams
Democratic • House
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Karina Villa
Democratic • Senate
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Kimberly A. Lightford
Democratic • Senate
La Shawn K. Ford
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Laura Fine
Democratic • Senate
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Democratic • House
Margaret Croke
Democratic • House
Mark L. Walker
Democratic • Senate
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Michael E. Hastings
Democratic • Senate
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Mike Simmons
Democratic • Senate
Nabeela Syed
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Norma Hernandez
Democratic • House
Ram Villivalam
Democratic • Senate
Rita Mayfield
Democratic • House
Sara Feigenholtz
Democratic • Senate
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Suzanne M. Ness
Democratic • House
Terra Costa Howard
Democratic • House
Theresa Mah
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Willie Preston
Democratic • Senate
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 204 • No: 111

House vote • 5/28/2025

Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed

Yes: 69 • No: 40

House vote • 5/27/2025

Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed

Yes: 75 • No: 39

House vote • 5/27/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Gun Violence Prevention Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 33 • No: 19

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Executive;

Yes: 9 • No: 4

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Do Pass as Amended Executive;