Three pro-gun reforms made took major steps towards passage this week. House Bill 4901, introduced by state Representative Michael Unes (R-91), passed in the House on March 21, by an overwhelming 96 to 7 vote. This legislation would allow any law-abiding resident of Illinois who has a valid Curios and Relics License issued by the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to possess a rifle with a barrel less than 16 inches in length. The Senate companion to HB 4901, Senate Bill 2539, passed yesterday in the Senate by a 50 to 0 vote. SB 2539 was introduced by state Senator William Haine (D-56).
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Illinois: NRA-Backed Legislation Continues to Make Progress
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