SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new Illinois law could provide more due process for people with revoked FOID cards.
Anyone can lose their FOID card if they are reported to the Illinois State Police as a danger to themselves or others by medical professionals, law enforcement, or school officials.
The FOID card review board will establish a process for gun owners to request expedited reviews of their cases starting Jan. 1. Gun owners will be able to receive any information related to their case and could object to redactions they feel are necessary for a full and fair review.
Republicans support the idea, but they argue that Illinois laws still infringe on Second Amendment rights.
"We have seen the courts strike this down with other efforts," said Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis). "We are waiting on the U.S. Supreme Court to finally make determinations on other infringements of the Second Amendment. We need to stop infringing individuals' rights and let the courts make determinations on other infringements before we move forward."
The law will improve data transparency around untraceable firearms used in crimes. Illinois State Police will have the ability to collect and publish data on cases involving guns that are stolen or missing serial numbers.
"This law grants everyone the opportunity for a timely review process if they believe their determination is inaccurate," said Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "With this change, we are improving transparency in the process and helping to ensure decisions are made fairly."
House Bill 850 passed out of the House on a partisan 74-40 vote. The measure received a 36-17 vote in the Senate.
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