CROTTY-LOPEZ. 720 ILCS 5/24-3.5 new 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. 99-02-19 H FIRST READING 99-02-19 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-02-24 H ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE JUD-CRIMINAL 99-03-05 H FISCAL NOTE FILED 99-03-05 H CORRECTIONAL NOTE FILED 99-03-05 H RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 19(A) RULES HRUL 99-03-10 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR LOPEZ 01-01-09 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary