RONEN. 720 ILCS 5/24-9 Amends the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the offense of failing to safely store firearms from minors. Increases the penalty for the offense from a Class C misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Increases the penalty for a second or subsequent offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony. Changes the age of the child being protected under these provisions from "under 14 years of age" to "under 16 years of age". FEB-07-2002 S FIRST READING FEB-07-2002 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES JAN-07-2003 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary