Politics & Government

Illinois Lawmakers Begin Hearings On New Bill For Stricter Gun Control

The house Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing on the legislation Monday.

The goal of the Protect Illinois Communities Act is to ban assault style weapons.
The goal of the Protect Illinois Communities Act is to ban assault style weapons. (CBS)

CHICAGO (CBS) — State lawmakers are proposing a series of new gun control measures Monday in the hope of curbing gun violence in Illinois.

Lawmakers will discuss the new gun safety legislation. The bill is called the Protect Illinois Communities Act. The goal is to ban assault style weapons.

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