JUV-SUBSEQUENT FIREARM OFFENSE
Summary
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a minor has previously been placed on probation for an offense that involves the use or possession of a firearm, the court may not place the minor on probation for any subsequent offense involving the use or possession of a firearm. Provides that a minor convicted of a subsequent offense involving the possession or discharge of a firearm not causing any injury shall be referred to social service programs through Juvenile Probation for no less than 3 months. Provides that if the minor does not complete the referral recommendations, the minor shall be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice to complete the recommended services. Provides that a minor convicted of a subsequent offense involving the use of a firearm causing serious injury, great bodily harm, or death shall be committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice with the Department providing services including, but not limited to, education, mental health, drug treatment, and mentoring.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2021
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
1
Committee
6
Feb 18, 2022
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 9, 2022
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Mar 27, 2021
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 21, 2021
Lower · Passed
To Sentencing, Penalties and Criminal Procedure Subcommittee
lower
Mar 9, 2021
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 17, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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