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JB Pritzker signs Karina's Law removing firearms from domestic violence situations
A major new law is now in place in Illinois to try to prevent future domestic violence tragedies. Governor JB Pritzker signed "Karina's law" on Monday, which requires guns to be removed from people who have a domestic order of protection against them.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s Bill,’ aimed at getting guns away from alleged domestic abusers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a measure Monday aimed at shoring up protections for domestic violence victims by spelling out when law enforcement is required to take guns from alleged abusers with orders of protection against them.
Gov. Pritzker signs Karina's Bill into law, aiming to remove firearms from those accused of abuse
It's a good day for Illinois," Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday. “It's also an emotional day as we remember those we have lost and those who have suffered along the way to get us here."
Gov. JB Pritzker signs law to make it easier for children's relatives to become foster parents
Act would allow the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services more flexibility in certifying grandparents and other relatives as foster parents for children in their family.
Measure to help relatives foster kids in state care signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker
Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday signed a bill aimed at making it easier for relatives of children in the state’s care to get licensed as foster parents and receive financial assistance, creating a law advocates say could help thousands of families and children in Illinois.
Pritzker signs ‘Karina's Law' to protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed “Karina’s Law,” legislation that is designed to create more protections for victims of domestic abuse. “It’s in their memory and in the name of Karina, I sign this into law today,
Pritzker signs Karina's Law to strengthen protections in domestic violence cases - WGN News at 5
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill Monday aimed at strengthening protections of domestic violence victims. WGN's Sean Lewis has more.
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Pritzker signs law to prioritize placing foster children with family members
Gov. JB Pritzker signs the KIND Act Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Illinois Capitol. The new law requires the state to ...
New law takes kin-first approach to foster system
Law helps relatives who want to be caregivers of their extended family members without becoming licensed foster parents.
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Governor Pritzker Signs KIND Act to Support Family Caregivers of Foster Children
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act, a new law aimed at helping grandparents and other ...