Illinois lawmakers passed a bill requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns within 96 hours from individuals with active orders of protection against them. The bill, named after Karina Gonzalez, a Little Village mother killed by her husband in 2023, aims to enhance safety for domestic abuse victims. Survivors and advocates are emphasizing the importance of strong implementation and monitoring to ensure the bill's effectiveness.
The law was named after a Little Village mother who was shot to death along with her daughter by her husband, who had an order of protection against himA 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.
Amanda Pyron is the president of The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence. She was in Springfield with Manny when the bill passed. "We owe survivors a strong implementation so that once it’s signed, we are monitoring cases in the courts to make sure survivors have access to the protections this bill affords," Pyron said.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Illinois Department of Human Services
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