JB Pritzker Statement on Gun Dealer Licensing Act

Statement

Today, JB Pritzker issued the following statement on the failure to override Bruce Rauner's veto of the Gun Dealer Licensing Act:

"Senseless gun violence is devastating our communities each and every day, but instead of taking immediate action to protect our children and our families, Bruce Rauner has chosen to stand with special interests," said JB Pritzker. "The Gun Dealer Licensing Act is a commonsense, bipartisan bill and Bruce Rauner's reckless veto will leave Illinois' families without critical gun safety legislation to keep them safe. Illinoisans need a governor who will stand with communities across this state torn apart by gun violence, not pander to the gun lobby. It is unacceptable to play politics with the lives of our families and we must address this public health epidemic immediately. As governor, I will side with the children, parents, teachers, school administrators, and law enforcement officials across Illinois who support keeping our communities safe. I will sign this bill."

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