SB2279Introduced in the Senate
RIFL ACT
Introduced by Robert Peters, District 13
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
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Assigned to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
To Firearms
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Firearms
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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