New Laws: Gun Storage, Police Background Check Changes Take Effect in 2026

New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026 – Capitol News IL

Gun owners in Illinois must take new steps in 2026 to secure their firearms in their homes, particularly when children are present.

New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026

Several new laws are going into effect on Jan. 1, including laws on gun storage in the presence of kids and on more in-depth police background checks.

New laws: Gun storage, police background check changes take effect in 2026 - IPM Newsroom

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New state laws take aim at gun safety | Illinois State Bar Association

New state laws take aim at gun safetyTwo new state laws set to take effect in the new year target two areas that have frequently made local headlines — gun owners not safely storing their weapons and law enforcement’s ability to track illegal firearms. Source: The News-Gazette

New public safety laws taking effect

Tighter gun storage rules and background checks required for cops starting next month.

New Illinois laws tighten gun storage, police hiring rules

Starting in 2026, Illinois will require locked firearm storage to prevent unauthorized access. A police hiring reform bill mandates sharing employment records between agencies and first-time gun offenders may qualify for FOID cards under a diversion program. by Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD - Gun owners in Illinois must take new steps in 2026 to secure their firearms in their homes, particularly when children are present. Gov…