Illinois · House Bill 5209 · 104th General Assembly

FOID-MENTAL HEALTH

HB 5209 Sponsored by Maura Hirschauer In committee

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2026
  3. Passed the House Next
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

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…

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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.

Every action

30 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee · House Gun Violence Prevention
  5. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  6. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee · House Gun Violence Prevention
  8. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  9. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  10. CommitteeAssigned to Gun Violence Prevention Committee · House Gun Violence Prevention
  11. HouseCommittee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2026
  12. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  13. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  14. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Gun Violence Prevention Committee · House Gun Violence Prevention
  15. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  16. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  17. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  18. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
  19. CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Gun Violence Prevention Committee; by Voice Vote · House Gun Violence Prevention
  20. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Gun Violence Prevention Committee; 009-005-000 · House Gun Violence Prevention
  21. HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
  22. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  2. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3. HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  4. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  5. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  6. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  7. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 20, 2026 House Gun Violence Prevention Gun Violence Prevention - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 9

No · 5

 Passed 9–5

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 5 cosponsors: 5 Democrats.

All 5 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.