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Illinois could bill gunmakers for costs of gun violence

As reported by WANE · Updated 21 Sept, 20:49

(WHBF) - Illinois state lawmakers are considering legislation to bill gunmakers for the costs of gun violence. Officials say that gun violence costs the state of Illinois $20 billion each year for things like emergency services, funerals and law enforcement. The Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act (Senate Bill 2279) would require gun makers to contribute [...]

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