McLean County Times

In a Jan. 10 Facebook post, Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) spoke out against House Bill 5471.

"As an Illinois State Senator, I take the responsibility to protect all citizens seriously and believe we should work together to find solutions that help keep people safe without infringing upon our constitutional rights" Rezin said. "However, I strongly believe that House Bill 5471 misses that mark. This proposal will create criminals out of law-abiding citizens instead of making the citizens of our state safer and does not take a wholesome approach to address gun violence."

Also called the "Protect Illinois Community Act," the amended House Bill 5471 clarifies what high capacity magazines are banned. Magazines with more than 10 rounds are banned for long guns, and magazines with more than 15 rounds are banned for handguns.

The NRA's Institute for Legislative Action explains that citizens can keep their banned magazines and banned parts, but only if they register them with the state. It also urges Illinois residents to contact their legislators and tell them to oppose HB 5471.

ABC7 reported that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill on Jan. 10, and it would go into effect immediately after it was signed. Assault weapons, high capacity magazines and rapid fire devices are banned by the new law.

WCMY noted that Rezin and Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) both voted against the bill.