New legislation would make parents who sign off on their child’s FOID card criminally liable for any related damages.
The bill comes from Representative Mark Batinick of Plainfield who says since parents have to sponsor the FOID application if their child is under 21, they should be held responsible if that kid causes harm with a firearm.
“They would be civilly and criminally liable for the action. And if you are concerned about you child doing something bad, then maybe you should think twice before signing on for the FOID card because essentially what you are doing is vouching for your child.”
This situation was seen in the Highland Park shooting where the suspect had obtained a FOID card with his parent’s consent despite some previous warning signs.
Other bills that may be considered in the wake of the Highland Park shooting include a ban on assault weapons and a proposed “White Flag” law.
