Votes: IL SB1521 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly
Bill Title: Provides that the Act may be referred to as Ethan's Law. 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 of the Code relating to firearms and child protection.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2023-04-18 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie [SB1521 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2023-04-18 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie [SB1521 Detail]
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
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