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IL HR0163
Resolution
Status
5/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Denyse Wang Stoneback
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AI Summary
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House Resolution committing the Illinois General Assembly to pass meaningful gun safety legislation to prevent hate crimes and mass shootings
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References recent mass shooting incidents including the 2015 Charleston church shooting, 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, and 2021 Atlanta shooting that killed eight people on March 16, 2021
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Acknowledges increased gun sales in Illinois during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to address public safety concerns with new gun owners
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Calls for legislation to prevent individuals motivated by hate from easily obtaining firearms through stronger state gun laws
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Resolution does not create specific legislative requirements or policy changes; serves as a statement of intent by the House to pursue gun safety measures
Legislative Description
FIREARM DEATHS-REDUCE
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
5/6/2021