Gun Violence Prevention

League Position

The League believes that the proliferation of handguns and automatic/semi-automatic assault weapons in the United States presents a clear and unequivocal danger to public safety. We support strong measures to restrict or prohibit ownership of these weapons by private citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety.

We support enforcement of strict penalties for the improper possession of and crimes committed with firearms and allocation of resources to better regulate and monitor gun dealers.

News

Jun 5, 2024

2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

Jun 5, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned last month, having missed an opportunity during an election year to address various reforms needed to protect the environment and government ethics. But to its credit, lawmakers passed over $1 billion in revenue increases to move the needle on creating economic opportunity for families most in need.

Jun 5, 2024

May 1, 2024

League Action in March & April

May 1, 2024

Over the last few months, the League spoke out on environmental protection, mental health, gun violence prevention, and more.

May 1, 2024

Apr 12, 2024

Gun Violence and Domestic Violence Prevention

Apr 12, 2024

Explore gun violence through the lens of domestic violence and the social and economic circumstances that often lead to it. Let’s discuss reducing gun violence by addressing known risks.

Apr 12, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

Take Action: Gun Violence Prevention

Mar 18, 2024

Protect domestic violence survivors! Karina’s Bill would authorize judges to issue search warrants with orders of protection to remove guns from the hands of abusers.

Mar 18, 2024

Dec 1, 2023

League Action in November

Dec 1, 2023

Last month, the League spoke out on mental health, gun violence prevention, criminal justice, conservation, and more.

Dec 1, 2023

Nov 1, 2023

Veto Session Lobby Day in Springfield

Nov 1, 2023

League members traveled from across the state to meet with legislators and advocate for legislation affecting education, gun violence prevention, health care, and mental health policy.

Nov 1, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

Listen to experts

Apr 14, 2023

Issues Briefing is our annual look at current issues through an Illinois lens. Recordings from the February 2023 event are now available.

Apr 14, 2023

Jan 18, 2023

102nd General Assembly works into final hours

Jan 18, 2023

In the final days of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly, legislators passed and Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation to ban assault weapons and protect reproductive care in Illinois.

Jan 18, 2023

Dec 22, 2022

Lame Duck session scheduled

Dec 22, 2022

Members of the 102nd Illinois General Assembly will meet during Lame Duck session from January 4–10. LWVIL will be paying particular attention to activity on gun violence prevention and reproductive healthcare.

Dec 22, 2022

Dec 13, 2022

Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons

Dec 13, 2022

It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Tuesday, December 20.

Dec 13, 2022

Dec 7, 2022

Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons

Dec 7, 2022

It's time to ban assault weapons in Illinois! Take a minute to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Monday, December 12.

Dec 7, 2022

Nov 15, 2022

Speak Up! Legislation to Support

Nov 15, 2022

Support legislation that the Illinois General Assembly (ILGA) is likely to take up during either the Veto or Lame Duck sessions—before newly elected legislators take office in January.

Nov 15, 2022