(The Center Square) – Legislators in Springfield have advanced multiple bills this week relating to guns in Illinois as several lawsuits continue challenging the state’s ban on certain semi-automatic guns. The Illinois House passed House Bill 218 on Wednesday, which will allow firearms manufacturers to be sued for what policymakers deem deceptive practices. State. Rep. […]
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Gun violence victims, restriction advocates testify at first hearing on Illinois gun control bill
The first of several hearings on a proposed bill that would ban certain firearms and magazines in Illinois focused on victims and public health officials advocating for the bill’s passage. State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, advanced out of committee his resolution recognizing the Highland Park mass shooting where seven people were killed and dozens were […]