IL SB3186

Illinois State Police may no longer revoke Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) Cards; only circuit courts can revoke cards after holding a hearing in the cardholder's county of residence.

State's Attorneys must file petitions in circuit court if they have probable cause that a FOID cardholder is no longer eligible under Section 8; hearings must be held within 45 days and follow civil procedure with due process protections.

At revocation hearings, cardholders may present evidence to retain their card while Illinois State Police and State's Attorneys present evidence for revocation; courts must find ineligibility by clear and convincing evidence to order revocation.

Illinois State Police may suspend FOID Cards for 30-45 days when protective orders are expected to last less than 45 days, with automatic reinstatement if no other grounds for revocation exist.

State's Attorneys must be notified of mental health adjudications and involuntary admissions, and determine whether to seek circuit court hearings for FOID revocation rather than the State Police taking unilateral action.