SB2431 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK
Last Action
08/15/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0420
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Doris Turner

House Sponsors
(Rep. Jay Hoffman)
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 210/1003  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1003
225 ILCS 210/2000  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2000
225 ILCS 210/2001  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2001
225 ILCS 210/2005  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2005
225 ILCS 210/2011  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2011
225 ILCS 210/3001  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-3001
225 ILCS 210/3004  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-3004
225 ILCS 210/4003  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-4003
225 ILCS 210/5001  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5001
225 ILCS 210/5010  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5010
225 ILCS 210/5011  from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-5011
225 ILCS 210/Art. 6 heading new  
225 ILCS 210/6001 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Makes a change concerning the definition of "consumer fireworks". In provisions concerning storage requirements, 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, provided by administrative rule, that pertain to the safe storage of low explosives (rather than the distancing requirements for low explosives in federal rules and applicable law). Removes the language that provides that no consumer firework cake, designed for consumer use, shall exceed 500 grams in total explosive chemical composition. In provisions concerning unlawful possession, storage, and transfer, makes changes concerning penalties. Corrects typographical errors.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Removes language providing that no person may possess or store a firework cake, designed for consumer use, that exceeds 500 grams in total explosive chemical composition.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following change. In provisions concerning the powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Natural Resources, adds the ability to authorize any officer or Department employee to enter upon, inspect, and examine, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, the records and properties of persons licensed or certified under the Act to the extent such records and properties relate to the safe and proper storage, handling, and use of explosive materials. Makes grammatical changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
02/07/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
02/07/2025SenateFirst Reading
02/07/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
03/04/2025SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
03/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
03/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
03/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
03/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
03/19/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 005-002-000
03/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
03/20/2025SenateSecond Reading
03/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
03/26/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner
03/26/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
04/01/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
04/03/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 005-003-000
04/09/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
04/09/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; D. Turner
04/09/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
04/09/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 039-016-000
04/09/2025HouseArrived in House
04/09/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
04/09/2025HouseFirst Reading
04/09/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
04/17/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
05/01/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
05/01/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
05/06/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
05/06/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
05/06/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-003-000
05/07/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
05/14/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
05/14/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/23/2025HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
05/28/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-039-000
05/28/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
05/28/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 28, 2025
05/29/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Doris Turner
05/29/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
05/29/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Licensed Activities
05/29/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Licensed Activities; 005-003-000
05/31/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 040-017-000
05/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
05/31/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
06/27/2025SenateSent to the Governor
08/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
08/15/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0420