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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation SB3711

  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 that has moved in, or that has otherwise affected, interstate or foreign commerce 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: 101st General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2020

Last Action Date: May 15, 2020

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Laura Ellman (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 59)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate May 15, 2020 Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2020
Senate May 7, 2020 Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 29, 2020
Senate May 7, 2020 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2020
Senate Apr 30, 2020 Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 22, 2020
Senate Apr 30, 2020 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2020
Senate Apr 23, 2020 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 7, 2020
Senate Apr 23, 2020 Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 15, 2020
Senate Apr 16, 2020 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 30, 2020
Senate Apr 12, 2020 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
Senate Mar 25, 2020 Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 7, 2020
Senate Mar 25, 2020 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2020
Senate Mar 18, 2020 Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 2, 2020
Senate Mar 12, 2020 Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Feb 14, 2020 First Reading
Senate Feb 14, 2020 Referred to Assignments
Senate Feb 14, 2020 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 14, 2020 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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