Gun violence prevention advocates and families impacted by gun violence gather at the Illinois Capitol to urge lawmakers for enhanced safety measures and transparency. Among the proposed legislation is the Safe at Home bill, which mandates locked storage for firearms to protect children, and the Homicide Data Transparency Act, aiming to require public reporting on homicide resolution rates every four months.
Statistics from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health reveal that Illinois sees over 1,300 gun-related deaths each year, with 80% attributed to homicides. As advocates press for legislative action amidst escalating concerns, supporters hope to highlight the urgent need for accountability and reform in the face of this ongoing crisis.
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