Benjamin Yount, Metro Networks
SPRINGFIELD, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois lawmakers are a step closer to making it easier to take guns away from someone considered to be a threat to themselves or others.
The Illinois House yesterday approved what supporters are calling a “Red Flag” plan.
State Rep. Kathleen Willis’ legislation would allow family members and local police departments to ask a judge to seize someone’s weapons.
Governor Rauner has a similar plan, but it would shift the responsibility to local prosecutors.
The “Red Flag” plan heads to the Illinois Senate next.