Illinois Senate passes own version of assault-style weapons ban
On Monday, the Illinois State Senate passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act which now heads to the Illinois House of Representatives.
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On Monday, the Illinois State Senate passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act which now heads to the Illinois House of Representatives.
The Illinois House and Senate have both passed a bill that bans the future sale of certain semi-automatic guns and various capacity magazines. The measure now heads to the governor to sign into law.
It comes in the wake of the July 4 Highland Park parade shooting which left seven people dead and dozens more wounded.
The debate on two key issues moves to the Illinois Senate after the House approves measures on gun control and abortion rights.
A bill banning certain semi-automatic guns and magazines with more than 12 rounds in Illinois has advanced out of a committee and been sent to the state House to be voted on.