House Sponsors: COULSON-LOPEZ-SCHOENBERG-GASH-FEIGENHOLTZ. Short description: CRIM CD-FIREARMS-STORAGE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is unlawful for a person to leave or store a firearm in his or her dwelling when the person is not present in the dwelling and the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor under 18 years of age, who is not in the custody and immediate control of his or her parent or guardian, may gain access to a firearm in the dwelling unless the firearm is: (1) secured by a cable lock, trigger lock, or other locking mechanism capable of rendering the firearm unusable when in storage or not in use; or (2) placed in a securely locked box or container; or (3) placed in some other location that a reasonable person would believe to be secure from a minor under 18 years of age. Provides that a first offense is a petty offense with a $500 maximum fine and a second or subsequent offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Establishes civil liability against the owner of the firearm for injuries and damages resulting from the minor's use of the firearm. Provides for the awarding of court costs and attorney's fees to a prevailing party. 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