Act Now to Ban Assault Weapons
Support Illinois legislation that would impose a ban on assault weapons and raise the age for anyone applying for a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card to 21.
Take Action
Take a moment to submit a witness slip supporting HB 5855 by Monday, December 12, when the Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Committee will hold a hearing on this legislation.
Filling out a witness slip is quick and easy. Follow these instructions if you’ve never done it before. Click here to submit a witness slip for HB 5855 as a PROPONENT.
What You Should Know
HB 5855 would do the following in the state of Illinois:
Impose a ban on assault weapons
Raise the age for anyone applying for a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card to 21
Allow petitioners to request a Firearms Restraining Order for a term of one year (currently the longest duration is six months)
Thank you for taking action!