# Illinois SB2431: EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK Illinois SB2431, EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Doris Turner (Democratic); status signed, last action 2025-08-15 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0420) (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB2431-2025-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Illinois SB2431 - State: Illinois - Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) - Title: EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2025-02-07 - Last action: 2025-08-15, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0420 - Sponsor: Doris Turner (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 1 - Subjects: assignments, licensed activities, judiciary - criminal - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 7 (178 yes, 83 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 6 ## Summary Amends the Illinois Explosives Act. Makes changes to defined terms. Provides that no person shall acquire, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of explosive materials unless the person has obtained a valid Illinois Individual Explosives License issued by the Department of Natural Resources, except as provided in the Act. In provisions concerning qualifications for licensure, provides that no person shall qualify to hold a license who is an unlawful user of or addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance or has been adjudicated a person with a mental disability as defined in the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act or the person's FOID card is suspended or revoked. Provides that upon receipt of a second revocation of an explosives license, the person shall no longer be eligible to apply for an Illinois individual explosive license. Provides that any bulk storage or holding of consumer fireworks in quantities of 1,001 pounds or greater that is not in compliance with the Pyrotechnic Use Act or the Pyrotechnic Distributor and Operator Licensing Act must be stored in a Department certified Type 1, Type 2, or Type 4 magazine and must meet the distancing requirements for low explosives in applicable law. Provides that no consumer firework cake, designed for consumer use, shall exceed 500 grams in total explosive chemical composition. Provides that any person transporting explosive materials in the State shall comply with the placard requirements, as required by federal administrative rule. Makes other changes. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Explosives handlers face tighter license limits: cost, medium. People generally need an Illinois Individual Explosives License to acquire, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of explosives. Applicants must be at least 21; unlawful alcohol use, alcohol addiction, and suspended or revoked firearm-owner cards bar eligibility. The law removes criminal-history excep… - Explosives handlers face records and inspections: cost, low. People, license holders, and certificate holders must keep Department-required records of explosives possession, use, purchase, transfer, and storage. Records must be kept for at least three years. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources can inspect licensed or certified parties' records and p… - Explosives transporters must follow federal placard rules: cost, low. Anyone transporting explosive materials in Illinois must follow federal placard rules. These rules govern the warning signs used during transport. The requirement applies while the materials are transported within the state. - Explosives violations bring criminal and license penalties: cost, low. Storing explosives without a valid storage certificate is a Class 3 felony unless an exemption in Section 1005 or 2000 applies. Obtaining control of stolen explosives is also a Class 3 felony when someone knows or reasonably should believe they are stolen. Any applicable violation without another s… - Explosives businesses get revised worker exemptions: mixed, medium. The individual-license exemption covers mining, quarrying, demolition, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail operations with an Article 3 storage certificate. Explosives activities must stay within the certificate's authorized purpose. Employees, contractors, and other authorized workers need direct… - Fireworks handlers face weight-based storage rules: mixed, low. Consumer fireworks with a bulk total gross weight under 1,001 pounds are excluded from the law's definition of explosives. Federal safety rules and classifications define which fireworks qualify. At 1,001 pounds or more, bulk storage not complying with either named Illinois fireworks law requires a… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Doris Turner (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Jay Hoffman (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-05-31 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs | pass | 40 | 17 | | | 2025-05-29 | Senate | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; | pass | 5 | 3 | | | 2025-05-28 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 75 | 39 | | | 2025-05-06 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; | pass | 9 | 3 | | | 2025-04-09 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 39 | 16 | | | 2025-04-03 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; | pass | 5 | 3 | | | 2025-03-19 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; | pass | 5 | 2 | | ## Actions (48) - 2025-08-15: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0420 (Senate) - 2025-08-15: Effective Date January 1, 2026 (Senate) - 2025-08-15: Governor Approved (Senate) - 2025-06-27: Sent to the Governor (Senate) - 2025-05-31: Passed Both Houses (Senate) - 2025-05-31: Senate Concurs (Senate) - 2025-05-31: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 040-017-000 (Senate) - 2025-05-29: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 005-003-000 (Senate) - 2025-05-29: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities (Senate) - 2025-05-29: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2025-05-29: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Doris Turner (Senate) - 2025-05-28: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 28, 2025 (Senate) - 2025-05-28: Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 (Senate) - 2025-05-28: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-039-000 (House) - 2025-05-23: Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 (House) - 2025-05-14: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2025-05-14: Second Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2025-05-07: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2025-05-06: Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-003-000 (House) - 2025-05-06: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote (House) - 2025-05-06: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee (House) - 2025-05-01: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee (House) - 2025-05-01: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman (House) - 2025-04-17: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee (House) - 2025-04-09: Referred to Rules Committee (House) - 2025-04-09: First Reading (House) - 2025-04-09: Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman (House) - 2025-04-09: Arrived in House (House) - 2025-04-09: Third Reading - Passed; 039-016-000 (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; D. Turner (Senate) - 2025-04-09: Recalled to Second Reading (Senate) - 2025-04-03: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 005-003-000 (Senate) - 2025-04-01: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities (Senate) - 2025-03-26: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2025-03-26: Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner (Senate) - 2025-03-20: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 (Senate) - 2025-03-20: Second Reading (Senate) - 2025-03-19: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 (Senate) - 2025-03-19: Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 005-002-000 (Senate) - 2025-03-19: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted (Senate) - 2025-03-18: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities (Senate) - 2025-03-12: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2025-03-12: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner (Senate) - 2025-03-04: Assigned to Licensed Activities (Senate) - 2025-02-07: Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2025-02-07: First Reading (Senate) - 2025-02-07: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner (Senate) ## Bill text - Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431eng.pdf) - Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431enr.pdf) - House Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431ham001.pdf) - Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431.pdf) - Senate Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431sam001.pdf) - Senate Amendment 2: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431sam002.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 - [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431eng.pdf) - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431enr.pdf) - [House Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431ham001.pdf) - [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431.pdf) - [Senate Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431sam001.pdf) - [Senate Amendment 2 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2431sam002.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-SB2431-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).