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Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the regulation of the acquisition, possession, transportation, storage, purchase, selling, and dealing in rifles and shotguns legally purchased or possessed under federal and State law and their ammunition, components, accessories, and accoutrements is an exclusive State power and function and may not be exercised by units of local government, including home rule units. Provides that the regulation by units of local government, including home rule units, of gun shows and firearm sales to gun club members is limited to imposing licensing fees and occupation and use taxes that are the same for other sporting goods businesses.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that the names and information of people who have applied for or received Firearm Owner's Identification Cards under the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act are exempt from inspection and copying, except in criminal investigations as otherwise provided for in that Act. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of law, including the Freedom of Information Act, it is the public policy of the State that the names and information of people who have applied for, or received a Firearm Owner's Identification Card under the Act are considered private and shall not be disclosed. Provides that no State or local law enforcement agency shall provide a list of names of any or all holders or applicants in the State of Illinois of Firearm Owner's Identification Cards except that the Department of State Police may provide confirmation that an individual has or has not been issued, applied for, or denied a Firearm Owner's Identification Card in connection with a criminal investigation, and the Department of State Police may continue to report that information to the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) for authorized users. Effective immediately.
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as amended by House Amendment 1 but eliminates the amendatory changes to the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Effective immediately.
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