The Illinois House gave final approval Tuesday to a comprehensive measure to ban military style firearms that was drafted by Democrats, which now awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature even as Republicans and gun rights advocates vow a legal challenge.
Colleagues applaud state Rep. Bob Morgan after the passage of a gun bill banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines on Jan. 10, 2023, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Morgan, a sponsor of the bill, was present at the Highland Park mass shooting on July 4th.
The 68-41 House vote came on the final scheduled day of action for the lame-duck 102nd General Assembly. The Senate endorsed the measure 34-20 on Monday, with no Republican support.With Pritzker’s backing and expected signature, Illinois would become the ninth state to ban military-style firearms. The effort to achieve the ban accelerated following a deadly mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park with the alleged shooter using an AR-15 style of weapon.
The measure also would immediately ban the delivery, sale or purchase of large capacity ammunition magazines of more than 10 rounds for long guns and 15 rounds for handguns. Ninety days after the measure becomes law, possession of large-capacity magazines would be allowed only on private property, at a firing range or a sport shooting competition or at a federal licensed gun dealer for repairs. Violations would be subject to a $1,000 fine.
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