SB 5017 - DIGEST

     Declares that, except as provided in this act, a person shall not store or keep a loaded firearm on premises under his or her control if he or she knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without:  (1) The lawful permission of the minor's parent or the person having charge of the minor; or

     (2) the supervision required by law.

     Provides that it is a misdemeanor if a person violates this act and, as a result thereof, a minor gains access to a firearm and possesses or exhibits it, without the supervision required by law:  (1) In a public place; or

     (2) in a reckless or criminally negligent manner.

     Provides that it is a class C felony if a person violates this act and, as a result thereof, a minor gains access to a firearm and uses it to inflict injury or death upon himself or herself, or any other person.

     Provides that, as used in this act, "minor" means a person under the age of sixteen.