Gun rights advocates in Illinois are raising alarms over House Bill 43, legislation that would create a state task force to study civil liability insurance for firearm owners. Critics say the bill would lead to new burdens for law abiding gun owners. Aaron Dorr, Executive Director of the Illinois Firearms Association, described the measure as “another major attack on our gun rights.”
State Representative Bob Morgan, the bill’s sponsor, highlighted the high cost of gun violence and said the task force would explore whether insurance would promote responsible gun ownership, emphasizing its fact-finding, bipartisan approach. Dorr dismissed the notion that the legislation is aimed at reducing crimes.
HB0043 would create a Task Force on firearm insurance to study current and future policies and make recommendations, with members appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders and administrative support from the Department of Insurance.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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