SB0008

SAFE GUN STORAGE

Complete·7/28/25

Illinois Safe Gun Storage Act mandates firearm owners to secure firearms where minors or prohibited persons might access them.

The Safe Gun Storage Act in Illinois requires firearm owners to ensure firearms are not accessible to minors or prohibited persons. It mandates that firearms be stored securely when there is a risk of access by minors, at-risk individuals, or those prohibited from possessing firearms. The Act also requires firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms to local law enforcement within 48 hours. It amends existing laws to include these provisions, effective January 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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40 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 27, 2025

2:00 PM

Gun Violence Prevention Committee Hearing

May 7, 2025

2:00 PM

Gun Violence Prevention Committee Hearing

History

Jul 28, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Jul 28, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Jul 28, 2025

Senate

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0031