IL HB3496

Allows individuals charged with unlawful use of weapons (Section 24-1) or aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (Section 24-1.6) who are sentenced to the First Time Weapons Offense Program or other court-ordered diversionary programs to apply for a FOID card before completing the program

Illinois State Police must issue a FOID card upon receiving court documentation of program completion, provided the applicant meets all other eligibility requirements

Creates an expedited 10-business-day timeline for approving or denying FOID applications from diversionary program participants, compared to the standard 30-day processing period

Preserves Illinois State Police authority to deny or revoke FOID cards as otherwise provided by law