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Illinois HB4286, introduced by Rep. Will Guzzardi, would prohibit police from procuring certain types of military equipment from military surplus programs. Through the federal 1033 program, local police departments procure military-grade weapons including automatic...
Illinois HB4286, introduced by Rep. Will Guzzardi, would prohibit police from procuring certain types of military equipment from military surplus programs. Through the federal 1033 program, local police departments procure military-grade weapons including automatic...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill (Jan. 23, 2017) – A bill introduced in the Illinois House would significantly limit the impact of federal programs that militarize local police. Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) introduced House Bill 4286 (HB4286) on Jan. 19. The legislation would...