Surrounded by advocates and families impacted by domestic violence, Gov. Pritzker signs Karina's Law, which will require guns to be removed from the home of an accused abuser when

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 signed a measure requiring law enforcement to confiscate guns from alleged abusers who are subject to orders of protection.

Gov. JB Pritzker, on Monday, singed House Bill 4144, also known as Karina’s Law, which requires local police agencies to confiscate firearms from anyone whose Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card has been revoked because they have a restraining order against them.

A new Illinois law aims to protect survivors of domestic violence by taking guns out of the hands of accused abusers when an order of protection is granted.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed "Karina's Law," legislation that is designed to create more protections for victims of domestic abuse.