Gov Pritzker signs Illinois law requiring gun confiscation in orders of protection

Gun confiscation from subjects of domestic orders of protection is now the law of the land in Illinois.

Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4144 Monday in Chicago.  The measure is named after Karina Gonzalez, who was shot and killed by her husband in 2023, despite there being an order of protection.  State Representative Maura Hirschauer said victims have the right to leave their abuser and file domestic orders of protection.

Illinois State Rifle Association’s Ed Sullivan said convicted domestic abusers shouldn’t have access to guns, but Karina’s Law does away with an accused person’s due process rights.

The measure becomes law 3 months after being signed.

Story from Illinois Radio Network