Bill heading to IL Senate could improve due process for people with revoked FOID cards

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill moving in Springfield could provide more due process for people with revoked FOID cards.

The FOID Card Review Board would establish a process for gun owners to request expedited reviews of their cases starting January 1, 2026.

Gun owners would be able to receive any information related to their case and object to redactions they feel are necessary for a full and fair review.

"We're talking about situations where somebody has their FOID card revoked under Clear and Present Danger, there are a variety of elements under Clear and Present Danger," said Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Highland Park). "Specifically, when they've had their FOID card revoked and they want to find out whether or not that was based on incorrect information, that piece is missing right now. This language would provide that."

House Republicans said lawmakers wouldn't need to pass the legislation if Democrats stopped approving plans infringing on Second Amendment rights.

"The majority session after session has attacked the Second Amendment rights of Illinoisans," said Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis). "We have seen the courts strike this down with other efforts. We are waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court to finely make determinations on other infringements of the Second Amendment."

House Bill 850 passed out of the House on a 74-40 vote Wednesday night. It now moves to the Senate for further consideration.

The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn May 31.