HB5209Introduced in the House
FOID-MENTAL HEALTH
Introduced by Maura Hirschauer, District 49
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that a person who has had the person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card revoked or denied under certain provisions because the person was a patient in a mental health facility shall not be permitted to obtain a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, after the 5-year period has lapsed, unless the person has received a mental health evaluation by a licensed clinical mental health professional (rather than a physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner as those terms are defined in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code). Provides that the person receiving a mental health evaluation shall share all collateral records with the licensed clinical mental health professional making the certification and shall attest that all collateral records have been provided before the evaluation. Provides that the licensed clinical mental health professional shall attest that the licensed clinical mental health professional has requested, received, reviewed, and considered all of the person's collateral records in making the licensed clinical mental health professional's determination that the person is not a clear and present danger to self or others. Provides that the licensed clinical mental health professional shall identify the types of collateral records received. Requires the licensed clinical mental health professional to make all reasonable attempts to obtain collateral records, and, if no collateral records are obtained, requires the licensed clinical mental health professional to document the efforts used to obtain such collateral records. Provides that the results of the mental health evaluations that are performed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall be transmitted to the Illinois State Police. Defines terms.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
May 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Gun Violence Prevention Committee · May 20, 2026
9
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
14 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Yes |
| Nabeela Syed | 51 | Yes |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | 57 | Yes |
| Bob Morgan | 58 | Yes |
| Laura Faver Dias | 62 | Yes |
| Dagmara Avelar | 85 | Yes |
| Norine Hammond | 94 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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
Assigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2026
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Gun Violence Prevention Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Gun Violence Prevention Committee; 009-005-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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