SB2279 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

RIFL ACT
Last Action
2/07/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
30 ILCS 105/5  from Ch. 127, par. 141
30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new  
35 ILCS 5/203  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
2/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
2/24/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
2/25/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
2/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
2/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
3/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
3/20/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
4/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/22/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
7/10/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
7/30/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
8/21/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
8/25/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
8/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
9/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
9/18/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
9/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
10/15/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
10/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
10/29/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
10/29/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III