SB 1343

Abstract

Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an applicant for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is not required to submit to a photograph or digital photograph if sufficient justification is provided by the applicant to establish that such photograph or digital photograph would be in violation of or contradictory to the applicant's religious convictions. Provides that if an applicant declares that the use of a photograph or digital photograph is against his or her religious convictions, the applicant will be given an affidavit to be completed. Provides that the affidavit shall be forwarded by the applicant to the Department of State Police where a review and a decision shall be made by the Director of State Police relative to the issuance or non-issuance of a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card without a photograph or digital photograph. Provides that to assist the Director in his or her decision, a committee of 3 administrative staff persons shall be appointed by the Director. Provides that each affidavit shall be reviewed by each member of the committee, and each individual recommendation shall be made to the Director for his or her final decision. Effective immediately.