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Got a response from senator. Can we see what side she is on.

Jsimon78

Jsimon78

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November 10, 2026

Jason Simon

Dear Mr. Simon:

Thank you for reaching out to my office regarding your concern with Senate Bill 2279, the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. I always appreciate hearing from Illinoisans about the issues that are important to you.

At this time, SB2279 has been stuck in the Assignments Committee. Although, I have always been a supporter of commonsense gun reform and believe this bill falls into that category.

While I understand your concern regarding crime in Illinois, this bill effectively counters the cost of gun violence by shifting the financial burden from taxpayers to the firearm industry. I also want to be clear about what this legislation does and does not do. SB2279 does not create a benefit for people engaged in criminal activity. As introduced, the bill established a licensing program for firearm manufacturers, with fees deposited into a fund used to reimburse costs such as hospital bills and lost wages for those injured by firearms. All of these provisions apply to manufacturers and retailers, not individual gun owners, because I believe that the cost of firearm injuries should not be absorbed by the public. My hope is that this legislation, if passed, will reduce crime and gun violence, and ensure that survivors can obtain the resources they need.

There may be other issues on which we may share common ground, but I will always vote yes on legislation that urges gun manufacturers to produce safer, more responsible products, and in turn, protect the communities I represent.

Thank you for your concern, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at laura@senatorlauramurphy.com or (847) 718-1110.

Sincerely,

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Senator Laura Murphy
Assistant Majority Leader - 28th District


Yes I just got this. If anyone you know that lives in Illinois than pass it along.
 
Gee Laura, why not pass a bill that taxes the auto industry to cover expenses incurred for treating folks injured in car wrecks, or even better why not tax distillers of alcohol for the cost of injuries and deaths due to driving under the influence. It would seem that you would want to hold manufacturers of autos and booze to the same standards to produce safer, more responsible products, and in turn, protect the communities you represent. So tell me why the cost of injuries caused by cars and alcohol should not also be absorbed by the public. Common sense should tell you where the problem really lies.
 
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Recusant said:
Gee Laura, why not pass a bill that taxes the auto industry to cover expenses incurred for treating folks injured in car wrecks, or even better why not tax distillers of alcohol for the cost of injuries and deaths due to driving under the influence. It would seem that you would want to hold manufacturers of autos and booze to the same standards to produce safer, more responsible products, and in turn, protect the communities you represent. So tell me why the cost of injuries caused by cars and alcohol should not also be absorbed by the public. Common sense should tell you where the problem really lies.
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I know who I’m not going to vote for next time. This is why I have joined ILFA and will join ISRA here shortly.
 
Jsimon78 said:
November 10, 2026

Jason Simon

Dear Mr. Simon:

Thank you for reaching out to my office regarding your concern with Senate Bill 2279, the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation (RIFL) Act. I always appreciate hearing from Illinoisans about the issues that are important to you.

At this time, SB2279 has been stuck in the Assignments Committee. Although, I have always been a supporter of commonsense gun reform and believe this bill falls into that category.

While I understand your concern regarding crime in Illinois, this bill effectively counters the cost of gun violence by shifting the financial burden from taxpayers to the firearm industry. I also want to be clear about what this legislation does and does not do. SB2279 does not create a benefit for people engaged in criminal activity. As introduced, the bill established a licensing program for firearm manufacturers, with fees deposited into a fund used to reimburse costs such as hospital bills and lost wages for those injured by firearms. All of these provisions apply to manufacturers and retailers, not individual gun owners, because I believe that the cost of firearm injuries should not be absorbed by the public. My hope is that this legislation, if passed, will reduce crime and gun violence, and ensure that survivors can obtain the resources they need.

There may be other issues on which we may share common ground, but I will always vote yes on legislation that urges gun manufacturers to produce safer, more responsible products, and in turn, protect the communities I represent.

Thank you for your concern, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at laura@senatorlauramurphy.com or (847) 718-1110.

Sincerely,

mail


Senator Laura Murphy
Assistant Majority Leader - 28th District


Yes I just got this. If anyone you know that lives in Illinois than pass it along.
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typical pass the buck to the builder vice the person that uses it and murders...
 
Pitdogg2 said:
Another clueless individual!
In their "utopia" no one has responsibility for their actions.
Just like the murderers, it's not their fault. It's the fault of the gun, the society they've grown up in. Hey guess what it is the society you built with your stupid Democrat nonsense.
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I totally agree. We all know better but someone like her that lives in a nice neighborhood with no crime.
 
papa said:
None of the party who is in control of Illinois will ever listen to us gun owners because they know better then us.
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Bingo!
The letters my two, Duckworthless and Doofus, were over the top condescending replies. Both were "telling" me how out of touch I was, how much better they knew the circumstances than I ever could. If I had replied back I'd be writing this from prison.
 
Pitdogg2 said:
Bingo!
The letters my two, Duckworthless and Doofus, were over the top condescending replies. Both were "telling" me how out of touch I was, how much better they knew the circumstances than I ever could. If I had replied back I'd be writing this from prison.
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papa said:
None of the party who is in control of Illinois will ever listen to us gun owners because they know better then us.
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I’d like to reply but it’ll be prison or been screwed over with loosing my rights. That’s why I’m posting this where I can. Let people know what is going on.
 
Recusant said:
Gee Laura, why not pass a bill that taxes the auto industry to cover expenses incurred for treating folks injured in car wrecks, or even better why not tax distillers of alcohol for the cost of injuries and deaths due to driving under the influence. It would seem that you would want to hold manufacturers of autos and booze to the same standards to produce safer, more responsible products, and in turn, protect the communities you represent. So tell me why the cost of injuries caused by cars and alcohol should not also be absorbed by the public. Common sense should tell you where the problem really lies.
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Man you were reading my mind.

I know, I know, it was a short read! 🤔😎
 
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