By Kane County Reporter |
Dec 18, 2023
Lawmakers Hear Testimony on AWB RulesMembers of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met on December 12 to hear testimony from the Illinois State Police (ISP) on their proposed permanent rules for enforcement of the state’s "assault weapon" ban (AWB). The ISP's temporary emergency rules remain in effect, and the proposed permanent rules will be discussed further at the January meeting of JCAR. The emergency rules include the requirement for owners of banned firearms purchased before January 10, 2023, to file an affidavit with ISP. However, there is still...