US Edition'Karina's Law' awaits governor's signature after passage in Illinois General Assembly
- A bill known as 'Karina's Law' was passed by the Illinois House on January 7, mandating police to seize firearms from individuals under protection orders within 96 hours.
- The measure, House Bill 4144, is expected to be signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker after passing with bipartisan support in the Illinois General Assembly.
- Opponents argue the bill lacks due process safeguards, while supporters claim it strengthens protections for domestic violence victims.
- The bill aims to clarify responsibilities for law enforcement in removing firearms from alleged abusers, addressing a significant loophole in existing laws.
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Karina's Bill, Named For Little Village Mom Slain By Husband, Heads To Pritzker's Desk
CHICAGO — A bill that would clarify the process of confiscating a person’s gun when they are served a domestic violence order of protection is headed to Gov. JB Pritzker for final approval.Karina’s Bill is named after Karina Gonzalez, a Little Village woman who was shot and killed by her husband Jose Alvarez in July 2023. Jose Alvarez also fatally shot their 15-year-old daughter, Daniela Alvarez, and wounded their 18-year-old son, Manny Alvarez.…
The News-Gazette
Lawmakers advance ‘Karina’s 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 over the 2023 Independence Day weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.
'Karina's Law' awaits governor's signature after passage in Illinois General Assembly
CHICAGO — The Illinois General Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill that will require firearms to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when their state-issued Firearm Owners Identification card has been revoked following the issuance of an order of protection in a domestic violence case. The legislation, a Senate floor amendment to HB4144, is known as "Karina's Bill" and named after Karina Gonzalez. She and her young daughter, Daniela, wer…
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