Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
HB 5217: FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5217 is a bill introduced in the Illinois House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. Primary sponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic), Julie Morrison (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Referred to Assignments.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Stuart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Julie Morrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Tony McCombie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Assignments
- First Reading
- Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
- Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
- Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
- Arrive in Senate
- Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 096-000-000
- Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- Second Reading - Short Debate
- Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
- House Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in Judiciary - Criminal Committee; by Voice Vote
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