 "It is a matter of public safety
that
we protect the privacy of FOID card holders," says
Bomke. "Releasing the names of FOID card holders is an invasion of
their privacy and their safety."
Senate Bill 27, which was introduced by Sen. Kirk Dillard,
R-Hinsdale, makes it illegal for state and local law enforcement to
provide lists of information about Firearm Owner Identification card
holders and applicants.
SB 27 addresses concerns that were recently raised following a
decision by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan that the names of
FOID card holders should be considered public information. The
attorney general's decision was a response to Freedom of Information
Act request by The Associated Press for information on Illinois'
FOID card holders.
Madigan's ruling on the matter has been met with opposition from
state law enforcement, lawmakers and FOID card holders. The Illinois
State Police had refused to release this information over concerns
for public safety and privacy.
[Text from file sent on behalf of
Sen.
Larry Bomke by Illinois
Senate Republican staff]
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