Yesterday, the Illinois House passed House Bill 850, legislation that drastically alters the definition of “clear and present danger” under the FOID and Concealed Carry License (CCL) framework. This bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Please use the Take Action button below to contact your state senator and urge them to vote NO on HB 850!
Originally introduced as legislation related to radon detection, HB 850 was amended and rushed through the House with limited debate and no opportunity for public input.
HB 850 makes the right to appeal a license revocation conditional on the individual first surrendering all firearms and submitting a form disclosing every firearm they own. By requiring firearm disclosure and seizure before an appeal can be made, the bill inverts due process, forcing citizens to relinquish their rights in order to seek their restoration. Additionally, the bill requires individuals to exhaust all administrative remedies before accessing the courts, potentially resulting in lengthy delays before any judicial review can take place.
Also, last night, the House passed Senate Bill 8, expanding mandatory storage laws and increasing penalties for non-compliance. SB 8 now heads to the Governor’s desk for his signature.
Stay tuned to the NRA-ILA website and your inbox for further updates on Second Amendment developments in Illinois.
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