State Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) has been chosen to serve on the Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.
The task force is responsible for gathering data regarding illegal gun crime and presenting its findings to the General Assembly. Data will include what might be contributing to more shootings in certain regions of Illinois, the transportation of firearms, gun dealers and gun sales that may have led to illegal usage or straw purchases, and mental health laws and treatments for individuals with firearms access.
“If this task force takes the time to properly evaluate the data, compare our laws to those working in other parts of the country and determine why current law isn’t working, the end result will be much more effective,” Jesiel said in press release. “I have long felt that we need to take this type of holistic approach. If this is allowed to happen, I believe the task force can produce recommendations to address the illegal gun problem without adversely impacting those who lawfully own a firearm.”
The task force is made up of 22 members, including individuals from the Illinois House, gun violence prevention advocates, and representatives from public health, law enforcement and law-abiding firearm organizations.
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