As Illinois lawmakers convene for the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 3320, Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act, is quickly emerging as one of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s most controversial gun-control proposals, drawing sharp criticism from gun-rights advocates and strong support from Democratic lawmakers focused on gun violence prevention.
Aaron Dorr of the Illinois Firearms Association in a recent video said Pritzker’s RIFL Act is probably the most dangerous gun control bill Illinoisans have ever seen, and it already has 35 co-sponsors.
Supporters of the bill argue it is a response to the financial burden gun violence places on taxpayers. State Sen. Robert Peters, a Chicago Democrat and longtime gun-control advocate, said Illinois residents are already paying the price for firearm-related injuries and deaths.
The legislation would create a new state permit for firearm manufacturers operating in Illinois. Under the proposal, manufacturers would be charged annual licensing fees based on their market share and the state’s estimated cost of gun violence.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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