# Illinois HB4401: CRIM CD-CRIM FIREARM NEGLIGECE

Illinois HB4401, CRIM CD-CRIM FIREARM NEGLIGECE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Gregg Johnson (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-01-14 (Referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4401
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: CRIM CD-CRIM FIREARM NEGLIGECE
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-01-14, Referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Gregg Johnson (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## 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".

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Gregg Johnson (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-01-14: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-01-14: First Reading (House)
- 2026-01-13: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Gregg Johnson (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4401.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4401.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4401-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).