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HB0018
HB0018: FOID Denial and Revocation for Stalking Convictions
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes Illinois law to allow the State Police to deny or take away a Firearm Owner's Identification Card if the person has been convicted of misdemeanor stalking in another jurisdiction.
What it does
- Amends Section 4 and Section 8 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.
- Gives Illinois State Police authority to reject FOID applications from people with out-of-state misdemeanor stalking convictions or similar offenses.
- Allows police to revoke and seize existing FOID cards if the holder has such a conviction.
Who it affects
- People applying for an Illinois Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID).
- Current FOID card holders who have been convicted of stalking or similar offenses outside of Illinois.
- The Illinois State Police, which enforces these rules.
Limits and unknowns
- The official text provided does not specify the exact date this law will take effect.
- The definition of 'similar misdemeanor offense' depends on how Illinois State Police interpret laws from other jurisdictions.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID)
- A card required by the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act for people to legally own or possess firearms and ammunition in Illinois.
- Misdemeanor stalking
- A criminal offense involving unwanted pursuit or harassment, as defined by laws of another jurisdiction.
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Official summary
FOID-DENIAL & REVOC-STALKING