Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB5583
Legislation Overview
Title: CD CORR-FIREARM-RELATED OFFENS
Description: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Criminal Justice Procedural Clarification Act. Eliminates the consent of the State's Attorney as a requirement for a defendant to participate in the First Time Weapon Offense Program. Changes the eligibility requirements for the Program. Provides that the court may sentence a defendant to probation to participate in the Program, regardless of whether the State's Attorney affirmatively offers or consents to participation in the Program. Provides that the State's Attorney may object to sentencing to probation to participate in the Program only by stating on the record specific and articulable public safety reasons why probation under the provision would be inappropriate for the individual defendant. Provides that, upon objection by the State's Attorney, the court may sentence the defendant under these provisions if the court makes written findings that the defendant meets the statutory eligibility requirements and that probation under these provisions is consistent with specified public safety and the rehabilitative purposes of the Code. Provides that a defendant shall not be deemed ineligible for probation under these provisions solely because the defendant was legally ineligible to apply for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card, at the time of the offense, if no other statutory disqualifications apply. Provides that in cases involving a firearm-related offense, the court shall consider diversion to treatment, including eligibility for the First Time Weapon Offense Program prior to imposing a sentence of incarceration if certain conditions are met. Provides that a person convicted of a firearm-related offense prior to the effective date of the amendatory Act may petition the sentencing court for review if the person meets certain eligibility requirements. Effective immediately.
Session: 104th General Assembly
Last Action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Last Action Date: February 6, 2026
Sponsors
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1 sponsors: Sonya Harper (D);
Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 1% (1 of 118)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| House | Feb 6, 2026 | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper |
Texts
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Amendments
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Link: link to state bill page
