SB1899Introduced in the Senate
FOID-DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM
Introduced by Elgie Sims, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. In provisions concerning the First Time Weapon Offense Program, provides that, upon the successful completion of the Program, a defendant may submit an application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card upon receiving a court order demonstrating completion of the Program. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall issue a Firearm Owner's Identification Card to such person upon receiving a court order demonstrating completion of the Program if the person is otherwise eligible to receive a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that nothing in the provisions concerning the First Time Weapon Offense Program shall prohibit the Illinois State Police from denying an application for or revoking a Firearm Owner's Identification Card as provided by law. Adds provisions concerning unlawful possession of weapons offense diversion programs and a defendant's Firearm Owner's Identification Card eligibility. Provides that a State's Attorney, at his or her discretion, may request that a defendant charged with an unlawful possession of weapons offense or aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon offense, if punishable as a Class 4 felony or lower, be sentenced to a First Time Weapon Offense Program.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0398
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
55
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Assigned to Executive
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-011-000
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 28, 2025
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 012-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 055-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0398
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