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IllinoisSB1899104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

FOID-DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM

Sponsored By: Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

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

First-time weapon cases get diversion

The law creates a diversion program for first-time unlawful weapon possession cases punishable as a Class 4 felony or lower. Beginning January 1, 2018, after you plead guilty—and you and the prosecutor agree—the court can place you in the program without entering a judgment. The case pauses for 6 to 24 months while you complete the program. If you finish, the court must discharge you and dismiss the case. Until then, it is not a conviction. If you violate program terms, the court can enter judgment on the original finding of guilt. The State’s Attorney can also ask the court to use diversion.

Gun owner ID after completion

After you successfully finish the program, you may apply for a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card with a court order showing completion. If you meet all other legal rules, the Illinois State Police must issue the FOID. The State Police can still deny or revoke a FOID under other laws.

Some gun cases cannot use diversion

You cannot join the program if your weapon offense happened during a violent crime. You are ineligible if you have past violent convictions, probation, or conditional discharges. You are also ineligible if you were adjudicated delinquent for a violent offense, already finished this program once, or have an order of protection against you.

What you must do in the program

While in the program, you must not break the law or possess a firearm or other dangerous weapon. You must attend required counseling, check-ins, or classes. The court can also require job search, school or training, drug tests, community service, and payments of fines and court costs. These rules take time and may cost money.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Justin Slaughter

    Democratic • House

  • Lakesia Collins

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mattie Hunter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 241 • No: 11

Senate vote • 5/31/2025

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs

Yes: 55 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/28/2025

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 5/23/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 97 • No: 11

House vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 54 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Do Pass as Amended Executive;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0398

    8/15/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/27/2025Senate

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    5/31/2025Senate

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/31/2025Senate

  7. Senate Concurs

    5/31/2025Senate

  8. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000

    5/31/2025Senate

  9. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000

    5/28/2025Senate

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive

    5/27/2025Senate

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments

    5/27/2025Senate

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

    5/27/2025Senate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 28, 2025

    5/27/2025Senate

  14. Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1

    5/27/2025Senate

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

    5/26/2025Senate

  16. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-011-000

    5/23/2025House

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/23/2025House

  18. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  19. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  20. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    5/1/2025House

  21. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 010-000-000

    5/1/2025House

  22. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; by Voice Vote

    5/1/2025House

  23. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee

    4/22/2025House

  24. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

    4/21/2025House

  25. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter

    4/21/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendment 1

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 1

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 2

    PDF

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