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House Bill 1664, sponsored by Representative Deb Conroy (D-46), would direct the state police to create a “Dangerous Persons Hotline” to allow anyone to report individuals who they think present a “clear and present danger” to themselves or others and who own a firearm without any evidence required. There are no consequences for false reporting or even repeated false reports. The hotline is anonymous, so individuals will not have the opportunity to challenge their accusers regarding the allegations made against them. Anyone could report a gun owner for whatever reason with no repercussions.

State police would be allowed to delay a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID) application or suspend an existing one for up to 90 days pending a mental health evaluation to be conducted at the applicant or FOID card holder’s expense. In addition, they would be allowed to look back 10 years into the mental health history of current FOID card holders. Non-compliance would result in an automatic denial of the application or revocation of the FOID card. This legislation lacks appropriate due process protections against false allegations and could subject current FOID holders to unnecessary and expensive mental health evaluations. HB 1664 is currently in the state House for consideration.


https://www.nraila.org/article...ol-bills-on-the-move