Karina Gonzalez, Illinois

Illinois Passes "Karina's Bill" in Response to Rise in Domestic Gun Violence Fatalities
Illinois lawmakers have passed "Karina's Bill," mandating gun confiscation from individuals with a protective order.
Illinois lawmakers pass Karina's Bill, aimed at protecting domestic violence victims from gun violence
The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation that would require guns to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when their FOID card has been revoked after their victim is granted an order of protection in a domestic violence case.
State lawmakers send Karina's Bill addressing domestic violence to Gov. Pritzker's desk
Karina's Bill passed the Illinois House by a 80-33 vote. It would require police to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people whose firearm owners ID cards have been revoked due to emergency restraining orders.
Karina's Bill, aimed at protecting abuse victims from gun violence, passes in Illinois
The legislation is named in honor of Karina Gonzalez, who was shot and killed by her husband in July 2023, even though Karina had an order of protection that could have led to the removal of his gun by law enforcement.
Illinois passes Karina's Bill, barring domestic abusers from owning firearms
The legislation is named after Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela, who were allegedly shot and killed by Gonzalez’s husband.
Illinois lawmakers pass ‘Karina's Bill,' legislation aiming to further protect domestic violence survivors
A bill passed by Illinois lawmakers Tuesday aims to offer more protection for victims of domestic abuse by requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns within 96 hours from people who have an order of protection granted against them.
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