(WAND) — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a plan into law in February to protect survivors of domestic violence by taking guns away from their abusers. Now, the law will officially be enforced.
Karina's Law took effect Sunday, May 11.
Through the law, police are now responsible for removing guns within 96 hours of an emergency order of protection being granted.
If you or someone you know needs help, call the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 877-863-6338. You can also text the word START to 88788 to receive help from the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
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