Protect Illinois Communities Act

I voted yes in support of the Protect Illinois Communities Act. The new law bans the sale of militarized style assault weapons, high-capacity rounds of ammunition, and accessories that turn guns into high round weapons. After months of speaking to constituents, and years of witnessing the aftermath from mass shootings across our Country, I voted yes. I share the belief that common sense gun safety begins with reducing the amount of dangerous weapons in circulation. This bill is the start of that effort.

If we never have another mass shooting in Illinois, if the number of children who die from gun violence declines, if this bill saves one family from the trauma of a gun death, saves one Illinois community from holding a candlelight vigil to mourn the loss of a friend or neighbor or fellow student, I believe I will have done my job. If that makes other voters unhappy or angry with me, I’m willing to take the heat on behalf for those whose lives we are protecting. You can join me as well. Donate today.

Thank you, Suzanne