Chicago Mayor to Establish New Firearm Procurement Standards
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is set to sign an executive order establishing procurement standards for firearms within the city.
Chicago, IL, July 29, 2026 —
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is preparing to sign an executive order that will establish new procurement standards for firearms within the city. The order aims to outline specific requirements for how firearms are acquired by city agencies.
Further details regarding the specific standards to be implemented under this executive order were not immediately available. The scope of the order and which city departments will be directly affected by these new procurement practices are also not yet fully detailed.
The executive order is a step taken by the mayor’s office to regulate the acquisition of firearms used by city entities. The exact nature of these standards, including potential restrictions or specific types of firearms that may be prioritized or excluded, remains to be seen.
The process for how these new standards will be integrated into the city’s existing procurement procedures has not been provided. Information concerning the timeline for the order’s implementation or any subsequent reviews or audits is also pending.
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