IL SR1716

Opposes the use of military-grade weapons and equipment by local law enforcement agencies, arguing such equipment does not provide community safety in urban or rural settings.

Urges the United States Congress to drastically reduce or eliminate the amount of military equipment provided to local law enforcement under the 1996 National Defense Authorization Act.

States that martial law should not be implemented in Illinois except when properly called for by the executive branch of the United States Government or the Illinois State Government.

Criticizes the 2017 Trump administration rollback of Obama-era restrictions on police militarization, which had previously banned tracked armored vehicles, bayonets, grenade launchers, camouflage uniforms, and large-caliber weapons.

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Congress, Illinois General Assembly, and the Governor of Illinois.