Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two new gun safety bills aimed at enhancing firearm traceability and storage requirements, despite emerging opposition from the Trump administration. The legislation includes a mandate for local law enforcement to engage with the ATF’s eTrace platform and imposes stricter penalties for improper gun storage in homes with minors.
As Pritzker implements these measures, the Illinois State Rifle Association challenges the state’s assault weapon ban with support from the U.S. Department of Justice, citing Second Amendment infringement. Notably, one bill requires reporting lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours, which supporters like Attorney General Kwame Raoul argue is critical for addressing gun trafficking and violence.
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