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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB1855

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: CRIM CD-FIREARM STORAGE

Description: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to store or keep any firearm on the premises of a residence under the control of the person if the person knows, or reasonably should know, that: (1) a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor; or (2) a resident of the residence is ineligible to possess a firearm under federal, State, or local law. Provides exemptions for safe storage of the firearm. Provides that a person who commits a violation is guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined $500 per violation. Provides that if a person violates this provision and a minor or a resident who is ineligible to possess a firearm under federal, State, or local law obtains the firearm and causes injury or death to the minor, resident, or any other individual, the person is guilty of a Class 2 felony. Provides that any firearm stored in violation of this provision is subject to seizure and forfeiture. Repeals provisions relating to child protection.

Session: 102nd General Assembly

Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie

Last Action Date: April 22, 2021

Sponsors

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4 sponsors: Laura Ellman (D); Suzanne Glowiak (D); Laura Fine (D); Ann Gillespie (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 7% (4 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Apr 22, 2021 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
Senate Apr 20, 2021 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Senate Apr 20, 2021 Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Senate Apr 16, 2021 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Mar 24, 2021 To Executive- Firearms
Senate Mar 23, 2021 Assigned to Executive
Senate Feb 26, 2021 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Senate Feb 26, 2021 Referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 26, 2021 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 26, 2021 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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