Today, the House voted 68-41 to pass the Senate amended version of House Bill 5471, for a comprehensive ban on many commonly-owned firearms and magazines. This latest erosion of Second Amendment rights from the General Assembly now goes to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk for his signature.
Last night, the House voted 64-43 to pass Senate Bill 2226 with House Amendments 1 and 3. This amended bill contains much of the language from House Bill 5855 banning commonly-owned firearms and magazines. It will now go to the Senate for concurrence.
Today, the Illinois General Assembly convenes for the lame duck session. It is possible that they will consider legislation to disarm law-abiding Illinois residents. House Bill 5855 bans many commonly-owned firearms that are popular for self-defense, competition, and recreation.
The California Legislature continues to fast track firearm related legislation, making bills eligible for floor votes as early as this week. Additionally, the legislature is continuing their underhanded tactics of "gutting and amending" bills.