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Bill Status of SB1521 103rd General Assembly

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Short Description: CRIM CD-FIREARM STORAGE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura Ellman, Laura Fine, Mary Edly-Allen and Ann Gillespie

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
3/10/2023	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

720 ILCS 5/24-9.1 new

720 ILCS 5/24-9 rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/8/2023	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
2/8/2023	Senate	First Reading
2/8/2023	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/14/2023	Senate	Assigned to Executive
2/23/2023	Senate	To Subcommittee on Firearms
3/1/2023	Senate	Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
3/1/2023	Senate	Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/7/2023	Senate	Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
3/10/2023	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/10/2023	Senate	Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/14/2023	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
3/27/2023	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
4/18/2023	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie