SB3303Introduced in the Senate
FOID-PHOTOGRAPH EXEMPTION
Introduced by Chris Balkema, District 53
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Makes changes to the statement that must appear on a Firearm Owners Identification Card that qualifies for a photograph exemption. Provides that such a card shall have printed on it the following: "This card is valid for firearm purchases through a federally licensed firearms dealer when presented with photographic identification, such as a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued driver's license, a REAL ID compliant or standard State-issued identification card, or a United States passport." Effective immediately.
Where it stands
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. Chris Balkema
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
To Firearms
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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