Illinois House approves assault weapons ban, bill heads to state Senate – By Charlie De Mar (CBS News) / Jan 7, 2023
In the wake of the Highland Park massacre, the Illinois House on Friday approved a bill which would ban the sale, manufacture, delivery and purchase of assault weapons. The bill is expected to pass the state Senate and be signed by Gov. J. B. Pritzker this week.
It would ban the sale and possession of assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition like those used in the July 4 Highland Park parade shooting which killed seven people and wounded dozens more.
The suspect in the attack, 21-year-old Robert E. Crimo III – who prosecutors said opened fire onto the parade from a rooftop — has been charged with more than 100 felony counts, including murder and attempted murder.
Under the bill, those who already own weapons on the banned list can keep them, but would need to register them with Illinois State Police within 300 days.
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