Illinois bill pushes for safe gun storage
Illinois lawmakers have passed a bill that could create more requirements for safe gun storage.
The Safe Gun Storage Act (SB0008) would require guns to be kept in a secure locked container so a minor, an at-risk person or someone who is not allowed to have a gun can't get to them. Illinois state police would also be able to revoke firearm owners' identification cards if a person doesn't report a lost or stolen gun within 48 hours two or more times.
House Republicans argue the bill is unconstitutional and will challenge it in court. The bill passed the House 69-40 and passed the Senate in April. The bill now only needs the governor's signature to become law.
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