# Illinois SB2279: RIFL ACT Illinois SB2279, RIFL ACT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Robert Peters (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-05-22 (Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2279-2025-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Illinois SB2279 - State: Illinois - Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) - Title: RIFL ACT - Status: in committee - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2025-02-07 - Last action: 2026-05-22, Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments - Sponsor: Robert Peters (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 26 - Subjects: assignments, executive - Touches household money: no - Economic provisions PRIA read: 0 ## 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 overview No economic impacts identified for this bill. ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Robert Peters (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Bill Cunningham (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Celina Villanueva (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Emil Jones, III (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Julie A. Morrison (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Karina Villa (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Lakesia Collins (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Laura Ellman (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Laura Fine (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Laura M. Murphy (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mark L. Walker (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mattie Hunter (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mike Porfirio (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Omar Aquino (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Paul Faraci (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Ram Villivalam (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Robert F. Martwick (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Willie Preston (Democratic), Senate ## Actions (45) - 2026-05-22: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-05-22: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-05-22: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-05-19: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Senate) - 2026-05-19: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive (Senate) - 2026-05-15: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-05-15: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-05-15: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters (Senate) - 2026-04-24: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-03-27: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-03-24: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker (Senate) - 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-03-11: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Firearms (Senate) - 2026-03-05: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive (Senate) - 2026-03-04: To Firearms (Senate) - 2026-03-04: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-03-04: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters (Senate) - 2026-03-03: Assigned to Executive (Senate) - 2026-02-04: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio (Senate) - 2025-10-29: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III (Senate) - 2025-10-29: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick (Senate) - 2025-10-27: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins (Senate) - 2025-10-15: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston (Senate) - 2025-09-19: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman (Senate) - 2025-09-18: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam (Senate) - 2025-09-03: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci (Senate) - 2025-08-26: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate) - 2025-08-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter (Senate) - 2025-08-21: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino (Senate) - 2025-07-30: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham (Senate) - 2025-07-10: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (Senate) - 2025-04-22: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison (Senate) - 2025-04-03: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (Senate) - 2025-03-20: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán (Senate) - 2025-03-20: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy (Senate) - 2025-02-27: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons (Senate) - 2025-02-26: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (Senate) - 2025-02-26: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate) - 2025-02-26: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson (Senate) - 2025-02-25: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes (Senate) - 2025-02-24: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine (Senate) - 2025-02-19: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva (Senate) - 2025-02-07: Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2025-02-07: First Reading (Senate) - 2025-02-07: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters (Senate) ## Bill text - Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2279.pdf) - Senate Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2279sam001.pdf) - Senate Amendment 2: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2279sam002.pdf) ## Related bills - HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house) - SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate) - HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee) - HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee) - SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate) - SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed) ## Sources - [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2279.pdf) - [Senate Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2279sam001.pdf) - [Senate Amendment 2 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2279sam002.pdf) ## Related - [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026) - [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026) - [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026) - [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026) - [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026) - [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026) - [Illinois bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois/bills) - [Illinois state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2279-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).