Illinois Senate passes its version of proposed assault weapons ban

CHICAGO (WLS) — The Illinois senate handed its model of the proposed assault weapons ban invoice on Monday night time.

However, it was not with out debate.

“However, right here we’re in the present day. We’re gonna make felons out of taxpayers,” mentioned Republican State Sen. Chapin Rose.

The Senate invoice does make a modification from the invoice the Home handed on what high-capacity magazines could be banned. For lengthy weapons, it could be for these with greater than 10 rounds. For handguns, it could be these with greater than 15 rounds.

“This is not going to clear up the issue, however that is completely a step in the suitable course,” mentioned Senate President Don Harmon.

The invoice now goes again to the Illinois Home for consideration. They return into session at midday on Tuesday.

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If accepted, Gov. JB Pritzker has mentioned he would signal into regulation.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised the progress on the invoice.

“I have not learn the invoice, like I mentioned the devils within the particulars, however not less than within the broad strokes, I believe that is important and vital progress,” Lightfoot mentioned.

The invoice acquired a joint endorsement Monday night time from the governor, the Home speaker, together with the Senate president.

The vote for the ban comes roughly six months after the lethal Highland Park parade taking pictures.