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IL SB2431
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "explosive materials" to include water gels and items on the federal "List of Explosive Materials" (27 CFR 555.23), and adds "consumer fireworks" and "display fireworks" to regulated definitions
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Requires an Illinois Individual Explosives License for any person to acquire, possess, use, transfer, or dispose of explosive materials, with disqualifications including addiction to alcohol or controlled substances and FOID card suspension/revocation
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Establishes that a second license revocation permanently bars an individual from obtaining an Illinois Individual Explosives License
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Mandates bulk storage of consumer fireworks (1,001 pounds or greater) in Department-certified Type 1, Type 2, or Type 4 magazines meeting low explosives distancing requirements
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Creates new Article 6 requiring compliance with federal placard requirements for transporting explosive materials in Illinois, and adds possession of stolen explosives (knowing or under circumstances suggesting they were stolen) as a Class 3 felony
Legislative Description
EXPLOSIVES & CONSUMER FIREWORK
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0420
8/15/2025