SB 1521 Illinois Senate · 103rd Regular Session

CRIM CD-FIREARM STORAGE

Summary
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 a person who commits a violation is 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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2023 Last action Apr 18, 2023
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Total actions
13
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Amendments
1
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Lower · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
lower
Mar 1, 2023
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
lower
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
lower
Feb 23, 2023
Lower · Passed
To Subcommittee on Firearms
lower
Feb 14, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Executive
lower
Feb 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to Assignments
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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