FOID-PHOTOGRAPH EXEMPTION Senate SponsorsSen. Chris Balkema and Neil Anderson 2/18/2026SenateTo Firearms 430 ILCS 65/6from Ch. 38, par. 83-6Amends 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. 2/3/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema 2/3/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Executive 2/18/2026SenateTo Firearms 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026