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Senator’s gun safety bill clears Illinois Senate
Controversial Child Access Prevention plan sponsored by Sen. William Mahar narrowly passes the Illinois Senate 37 to 14 amid divided support from south suburban lawmakers. Gov. George H. Ryan backs the measure, which would require gun owners to secure firearms or face penalties, with exemptions for specific scenarios and cards. If the House approves, the bill goes to Ryan for signature as Illinois, facing high youth gun homicide rates, seeks stronger safeguards.
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Springfield
William Mahar
George H. Ryan
Senate
Illinois Senate
Mahar
R-Orland Park
Patrick O’malley
R-Palos Park
Christine Radogno
R LaGrange
Edward Petka
R-Plainfield
William Shaw
D-Dalton
Debbie Halvorson
D-Crete
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Lawrence Walsh
D-Elwood
Ryan
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