House Sponsors: CROTTY-LOPEZ. Short description: CRIM CD-HANDGUN MINORS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Prohibits storing a loaded handgun in a location and manner that makes the handgun accessible to a minor under 14 years of age. Provides exemptions. If the minor gains access to the handgun, the person responsible for storing the handgun is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. If the minor causes death or great bodily harm using the handgun, the person responsible for storing the handgun is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and is civilly liable for treble the amount of actual damages caused by use of the handgun. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) There will be no fiscal or prison population impact. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Same as DOC fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status