Bill Status of HB3320  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  RIFL ACT

House Sponsors
Rep. Kevin John Olickal - Theresa Mah - Maura Hirschauer, Anne Stava-Murray, Will Guzzardi, Kelly M. Cassidy, Anna Moeller, Mary Beth Canty, Nabeela Syed, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Laura Faver Dias and Barbara Hernandez

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
30 ILCS 105/5from 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 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  2/21/2025HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  2/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  2/26/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  2/27/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  3/4/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/4/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  3/7/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  3/17/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  3/17/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  3/21/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  4/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  5/1/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez