Illinois, Karina and Gun Violence

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 victim is granted an order of protection in a domestic violence case.
Illinois Lawmakers Pass 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 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.
Illinois lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s bill’ to take guns from domestic violence situations
After more than a year of negotiations, the Illinois General Assembly passed “Karina’s Bill” on Tuesday 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 passes Karina's Bill, barring domestic abusers from owning firearms
The legislation is named after Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela, who were allegedly shot and killed by Gonzalez’s husband.
New Illinois bill requires cops to take guns in order of protection cases
Anyone subject to a domestic violence-related order of protection must relinquish their guns to someone eligible to own them. A new bill, however, would require
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.
Pritzker vows he'll sign ‘Karina’s Law’ to protect domestic abuse victims — WGN Evening News
The Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that will require firearms to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when their state-issued Firearm Owners Identification card has been revoked following the issuance of an order of protection in a domestic violence case.
State lawmakers send Karina's Bill to Gov. Pritzker's desk to address domestic violence
It would require police to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people whose FOID cards have been revoked due to emergency restraining orders.
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“All Our Future Money Is Gone”: The Impossible Task of Providing Child Care in Rural Illinois
Though the governor promised to make Illinois “the best state” to raise young children, child care continues to disappear.
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Giannoulias pushes bill to raise age for mandatory road tests to 87 for older drivers
Bipartisan legislation introduced in Springfield would also create a system for relatives to ask the state to step in if they ...
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New Illinois bill address the safety of older drivers
Right now, the state of Illinois has some of the strictest rules in the nation covering older drivers. However, the Secretary ...