To keep our streets safe, State Rep. Jehan Gordon (D-Peoria) is urging the Governor to sign legislation that would allow the Secretary of State to revoke the registration of vehicles used to commit the crime of gun-running.
“Getting illegal firearms off the streets is vital to the safety of our families and our communities,” said Gordon. “By limiting criminals’ access to transportation, we will be making it significantly harder for individuals to perform this illegal activity. I urge the Governor to sign this legislation quickly so that we can move forward in our efforts to protect our community from gun trafficking.”
Senate Bill 2064, co-sponsored by Gordon, came from the recommendation of the Interstate Gun Trafficking Task Force, which is comprised of representatives of law enforcement, states’ attorney offices, the Attorney General’s office, the Governor’s office, along with one state representative and one state senator. The legislation would allow the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke a vehicle’s registration if an individual is convicted of the act of gun-running.
Currently to commit the offense of gun-running, an individual must unlawfully transfer three or more firearms, deliver a firearm without submitting to the required waiting period to pass, sell or give a firearm to someone younger than 18 that can be concealed, someone younger than 21 who has been convicted of a non-traffic related misdemeanor, a convicted felon, someone addicted to drugs, or to someone without a valid FOID card.
Gordon is also urging action on House Bill 3033, which will work to establish a competitive statewide gang prevention and intervention grant program that will allow local entities to carry out projects that focus on street gang prevention and intervention. The legislation passed both houses unanimously and is waiting to be sent to the Governor.
“Our families are our most treasured resources and deserve every protection that we can offer,” said Gordon “We are working to keep our families safe by preventing the violence that can plague our streets and communities.”
For more information on this or any of Rep. Gordon’s legislation, please contact her constituent services office at (309) 681-1992.