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HB0019
HB0019: Flamethrower ID and Sale Rules
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
In one sentence
This bill requires people in Illinois to have a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card to own or buy a flamethrower, defines what counts as a flamethrower, and sets new rules for selling them.
What it does
- Adds 'flamethrowers' to the list of items covered by the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act.
- Requires anyone who wants to get or keep a flamethrower to have a valid ID card in their own name from the Illinois State Police.
- Defines what counts as a flamethrower under state law.
- Makes it a Class 4 felony for sellers to give someone a flamethrower without waiting at least 72 hours after they apply to buy one.
Who it affects
- People in Illinois who want to own or buy a flamethrower.
- Sellers of flamethrowers, such as stores or individuals making sales.
- Military and law enforcement officers, along with other specified persons, are exempt from the ID card requirement.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill text provided does not list every specific group of people who are exempt from the ID card rule.
- The exact date this law will take effect is not shown in the source material.
- The full legal definition of a 'flamethrower' was cut off at the end of the provided text.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID)
- A state-issued card that proves a person is allowed to own certain weapons like guns and now flamethrowers.
- Class 4 felony
- A serious crime in Illinois that can lead to prison time or other penalties.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
FOID&CRIM CD-FLAMETHROWER