HB 4401 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

CRIM CD-CRIM FIREARM NEGLIGECE

Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of criminal firearm negligence. Provides that a person commits the offense when: (1) the person owns, possesses, or controls a firearm; (2) the person knows or reasonably should know that a prohibited person resides in or regularly accesses the premises; (3) the person fails to securely store the firearm as required by law; and (4) the prohibited person gains access to the firearm. Establishes penalties for violation. Provides that the provision does not apply to (1) firearms secured in compliance with applicable safe storage laws; or (2) circumstances in which the firearm was accessed through unlawful entry or theft. Provides that the provision shall be construed in conjunction with existing civil penalties under the handgun safety devices statute and does not preclude the imposition of civil fines if applicable. Defines "prohibited person".
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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