Illinois lawmakers pass Karina's Bill, aimed at protecting domestic violence victims from gun violence
The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that would require guns to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when their FOID card has been revoked after their victim is granted an order of protection in a domestic violence case.
Lawmakers for Evanston support ‘Karina’s Bill’ against domestic violence
Illinois lawmakers, including Evanston’s representatives at the state Capitol, passed legislation on Tuesday to further protect victims of domestic abuse. Karina’s Bill would require guns to be removed from the houses of accused abusers after the victim is granted an order of protection.
State lawmakers send Karina's Bill addressing domestic violence to Gov. Pritzker's desk
Karina's Bill passed the Illinois House by a 80-33 vote. It would require police to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people whose firearm owners ID cards have been revoked due to emergency restraining orders.
Illinois Passes "Karina's Bill" in Response to Rise in Domestic Gun Violence Fatalities
Illinois lawmakers have passed "Karina's Bill," mandating gun confiscation from individuals with a protective order.
Lawmakers advance 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
It's been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband. Gonzalez had filed for an order of protection from her husband just two weeks before her death.
Illinois lawmakers pass ‘Karina's Bill,' legislation aiming to further protect domestic violence survivors
A bill passed by Illinois lawmakers Tuesday aims to offer more protection for victims of domestic abuse by requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people who have an order of protection granted against them.
Protections for domestic violence survivors: Pritzker plans to sign Karina's bill
Gov. JB Pritzker said today that he will sign Karina's bill into law after it spent three years stalled in the General Assembly.
Villanueva passes Karina’s Law to protect domestic violence survivors
State Senator Celina Villanueva passed Karina’s Law, a groundbreaking measure designed to enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence by allowing for
Illinois Senate Passes Karina’s Bill, Measure That Requires Police to Take Guns After Orders of Protection
Karina’s Bill seeks to protect domestic violence victims by creating uniform processes for removing guns from alleged abusers who are subject an order of protection.
Illinois lawmakers advance bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations
After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly has passed a law known as Karina’s Bill with bipartisan support. It clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove guns from a person who has an order of protection against them when the alleged victim successfully seeks firearm removal as a remedy in court.
Illinois lawmakers advance 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
The bill clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove guns from a person who has an order of protection against them when the alleged victim successfully seeks firearm removal as a remedy in court.
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Lawmakers advance bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations
It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.
‘Karina’s Law’ awaits governor’s signature after passage in Illinois General Assembly
The Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that will require firearms to be removed from the home of an accused ...