SPRINGFIELD — A new law championed by State Senator Julie Morrison will create an expedited review process for individuals challenging the revocation of their FOID card due to being deemed a “clear and present danger.”

“This law grants everyone the opportunity for a timely review if they believe their determination is inaccurate,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “With this change, we are improving transparency in the process and helping to ensure decisions are made fairly.”

Under current law, individuals can lose their Firearm Owner’s Identification Card if they are reported to the Illinois State Police as a danger to themselves or others by medical professionals, school officials or law enforcement. These reports can be based on threats of violence, serious mental health concerns or demonstrating suicidal or violent behavior. While there is a process in place to appeal a FOID card denial or revocation, the person is often unable to effectively challenge the decision because information about the original report — such as who filed it and what was said — is not disclosed.

Morrison’s new law, an initiative of the Illinois State Police and Attorney General’s Office, will improve this process by allowing the FOID Card Review Board to create an expedited appeals process and share additional information with the individual about their “clear and present danger” determination, allowing them to review the evidence used against them and better respond to the basis of the decision.

In addition to creating a faster path to clearing up misreported determinations, the new law strengthens data transparency around untraceable firearms used in crimes by requiring the Illinois State Police to collect and publish data on cases involving guns that are stolen or missing serial numbers.

House Bill 850 was signed into law Monday and takes effect immediately with certain provisions in effect Jan. 1, 2026.