Gun Laws And 2a
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Bill to Increase Penalties for Straw Purchases
Measure Targets Firearms Bought for Prohibited Persons
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Springfield, Illinois
A bipartisan group of Illinois lawmakers has introduced legislation to increase criminal penalties for straw purchases of firearms cases in which someone buys a gun for another person who is prohibited from possessing one. The proposal would raise the maximum prison sentence from 10 to 15 years and add mandatory minimum terms for repeat offenders. Supporters argue the measure will deter illegal gun trafficking and help curb violent crime. Critics say longer sentences do not address root causes and may overburden the justice system.