Stalled in Committee · Spring 2026
Illinois SB 2123 — Consumer Fraud - Imitation Firearm (Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act)
Threat level: yellow
Would make it unlawful in Illinois to knowingly sell, give, or deliver an imitation firearm, a definition broad enough to cover airsoft. The bill has sat in the Senate Assignments Committee since February 2025 with no hearing or vote.
Bill summary
Amends Illinois' Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act to make it an unlawful practice to knowingly sell, give, or deliver an imitation firearm. "Imitation firearm" is defined as a device that duplicates or can reasonably be perceived as an actual firearm, air rifle, pellet gun, or B-B gun, unless it meets specified exceptions. If enacted as written, it would directly restrict the sale and transfer of airsoft and replica guns in Illinois. SB2123 was filed February 7, 2025 and referred to the Senate Assignments Committee the same day. It has had no hearing, amendment, or vote since, and the 2026 spring session ended without action on it. The bill remains technically pending until the 104th General Assembly ends in January 2027. Airsoft Coalition is monitoring for any movement or for similar language in other bills.
Amendment history
-
Feb 7, 2025 — Filed and Referred to Assignments
Filed by Sen. Laura Ellman, read a first time, and referred to the Senate Assignments Committee.
-
Spring 2026 — Spring Session Ends Without Action
The Illinois General Assembly’s 2026 spring session ended with no hearing, amendment, or vote on SB2123. The bill remains in the Assignments Committee.