A hearing is set for Wednesday to consider House Bill 4471, which would ban convertible pistols, according to a May 19 announcement. The bill will be voted on in committee and opponents are being encouraged to file witness slips before the vote.
The proposed legislation has drawn attention from those concerned about potential changes to gun laws. Community members have been urged to make their opposition known by submitting witness slips through the Illinois General Assembly website.
Dennis Tipsword Jr., a Republican, was elected to the Illinois State House in 2023 to represent the state’s 105th House District, replacing previous state representative Dan Brady, according to the Illinois General Assembly.
The outcome of this hearing could impact future regulations surrounding firearms in Illinois. Observers are watching closely as lawmakers prepare for Wednesday’s committee vote.
