Yingling-Backed Law Improves Public Safety

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will reduce gun violence and fix the broken FOID (Firearm Owner’s Identification Act) system.

“Ensuring that we find ways to increase public safety and awareness is a top priority of mine,” said Yingling. “By closing the private gun sale loophole and expanding security for FOID transactions, our police can have the tools they need to keep our communities safe.”

The Yingling-backed House Bill 562 will implement several new methods that increase the security of gun purchases, including the requirement for background checks for any private transaction of a firearm. Additionally, a stolen gun database will be created to assist investigations of gun violence throughout the state. House Bill 562 will be effective January 2022.

“Violence prevention will continue to be a crucial component of my efforts in Springfield,” said Yingling. “While there is still much to be done about gun safety in Illinois, this is a step in the right direction to end gun crime.”