Today, the state Senate passed House Bill 3500 by a 42 to 1 vote, with two voting āpresentā and 14 absent. Sponsored by state Senator Kirk Dillard (R-24) and introduced by state Representative Richard Morthland (R-71), this legislation seeks to incorporate a necessary reform to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to ensure that the personal information of those who have applied for or received a Firearm Owners Identification Card (FOID) shall not be disclosed unless it is necessary as part of a criminal investigation. HB 3500 passed in the state House on April 8 by a 98 to 12 vote. HB 3500 now goes to Governor Pat Quinn for his consideration. Please call and e-mail Governor Pat Quinn and urge him to sign HB 3500 into law. Contact information for Governor Quinn can be found here.
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Illinois Senate Passes Firearm Owners Identification Card FOIA Exemption Bill!
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