Illinois lawmakers pass Karina's Bill, aimed at protecting domestic violence victims from gun violence
The legislation is named in honor of Karina Gonzalez, who was shot and killed – allegedly by her husband – in July 2023.
Our Chicago: Illinois Lawmakers Pass Karina's Bill
Illinois lawmakers passed legislation named after a Little Village woman who was allegedly shot and killed by her husband in 2023.
State lawmakers send Karina's Bill addressing domestic violence to Gov. Pritzker's desk
Karina's Bill passed the Illinois House by a 80-33 vote. It would require police to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people whose firearm owners ID cards have been revoked due to emergency restraining orders.
Illinois lawmakers advance 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations
The bill 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" 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.
Protections for domestic violence survivors: Pritzker plans to sign Karina's bill
Gov. JB Pritzker said today that he will sign Karina's bill into law after it spent three years stalled in the General Assembly.
Illinois lawmakers pass ‘Karina's Bill,' legislation aiming to further protect domestic violence survivors
A 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.
Villanueva passes Karina’s Law to protect domestic violence survivors
State Senator Celina Villanueva passed Karina’s Law, a groundbreaking measure designed to enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence by allowing for
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.
Lawmakers advance bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations
It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.
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