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IL HB5769

IL HB5769
FOID CONSENT-ACCOUNTABLE


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Introduced
07/15/2022
In Committee
11/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

430 ILCS 65/4 from Ch. 38, par. 83-4 Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the parent or legal guardian that consents to an applicant under the age of 21 for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card possessing and acquiring firearms and firearm ammunition shall be liable for any damages resulting from the applicant's use of firearms or firearm ammunition and may be held accountable under the Parties to Crime Article of the Criminal Code of 2012 for any criminal offenses resulting from the applicant's use of firearms or firearm ammunition.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act to hold parents or legal guardians liable for any damages resulting from a minor's use of firearms or ammunition if the parent or guardian consents to the minor obtaining a FOID card. Additionally, the bill allows the parent or guardian to be held accountable under the Parties to Crime Article of the Criminal Code for any criminal offenses resulting from the minor's use of firearms or ammunition. These provisions aim to increase accountability for adults who provide firearms access to minors.

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee (on 11/16/2022)

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