HB3320Introduced in the House
RIFL ACT
Introduced by Kevin Olickal, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. Establishes a firearms manufacturer licensing program in the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, with certain requirements, including that the sum of all fees for firearms manufacturer licenses shall be equal to the public health costs and financial burdens from firearm injuries and deaths. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a manufacturer of firearms may not operate in this State without a license from the Department and that a manufacturer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000,000 per month. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2028, a retailer may not sell a firearm to a consumer in this State from a manufacturer who does not have a license from the Department and that a retailer who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation, with certain requirements. Establishes the RIFL Fund as a special fund in the State treasury, with certain limitations. Provides that the proceeds from fees under the licensing program shall be deposited into the RIFL Fund. Establishes a financial assistance program in the Department with moneys from the RIFL Fund for financial assistance to victims of firearms and for other purposes. Provides that the Department shall contract with a program administrator to administer the financial assistance program, with certain requirements. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules for financial assistance to victims of firearms, with certain requirements, including regarding exemption from certain State taxes. Provides that the Department may contract with a program administrator to implement or administer any part of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall report certain information to the Department. Provides that the Department may provide for other civil penalties of no more than $1,000 per violation. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act. Makes other provisions. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
May 11, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
House Committee Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
House Committee Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
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