HB5535 Summary

• Creates Commission on Interstate and Intrastate Trafficking of Firearms within Illinois State Police to assess firearms trafficking needs and advise state leadership on reduction strategies, with membership including law enforcement, prosecutors, and legislators.

• Requires all FOID Card applicants to complete at least 8 hours of handgun safety training approved by Illinois State Police Director before issuance or renewal.

• Establishes local law enforcement firearm purchase permit system requiring background checks with fingerprints, 10-day permit validity period, and discretionary denial authority based on public safety concerns.

• Requires firearm sellers and transferors to obtain permit from local law enforcement agency under Section 3.4 before completing any firearm sale or transfer.

• Makes unlawful purchase of firearm a Class 2 felony for purchasing without required permit, with enhanced penalties for multiple purchases within specified timeframes.