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Illinois: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Monday, June 1, 2026

Illinois: Legislature Adjourns Sine Die from 2026 Session

Today, June 1, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned from the spring legislative session. A number of anti-gun bills ...

Missouri: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session

Monday, June 1, 2026

Missouri: Legislature Adjourns from 2026 Session

The Missouri State Legislature adjourned sine die on Saturday, May 30th, concluding the 2026 legislative session

Vermont: Session Ends Sine Die, Firearms Omnibus Bill Dies Between Chambers

Monday, June 1, 2026

Vermont: Session Ends Sine Die, Firearms Omnibus Bill Dies Between Chambers

On Friday, May 29th, the Vermont legislature adjourned the 2026 session. 

Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Passes Legislature

Friday, May 29, 2026

Florida: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Passes Legislature

Today, May 29th, marks the last day of the Florida special session. HB 7031-E received final passage and ...

California: Legislature Continues Anti-Gun Push as Crossover Deadline Hits

Friday, May 29, 2026

California: Legislature Continues Anti-Gun Push as Crossover Deadline Hits

Today, Friday, May 29th marks the "crossover" deadline for the California Legislature, meaning that all non-fiscal bills must ...

Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality

Friday, May 29, 2026

Oregon: Initiative Petition 28 Threat to Hunting, Fishing, and Outdoor Heritage One Step Closer to Reality

The criminalization of hunting and fishing is one step closer to a reality in Oregon. 

South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session; Governor Signs Hunting Heritage Protection Act

Friday, May 29, 2026

South Carolina: Legislature Adjourns 2026 Session; Governor Signs Hunting Heritage Protection Act

This week, South Carolina legislature adjourned for 2026 after completing their regular legislative calendar and being immediately called ...

New Hampshire: Joint Committee Sends Enhanced Preemption Bill to Final Vote

Thursday, May 28, 2026

New Hampshire: Joint Committee Sends Enhanced Preemption Bill to Final Vote

Today, a joint committee of conference issued its final report on H.B. 609, a bill that radically strengthens ...

Virginia: Despite Injunction, Virginia State Police to Conduct Background Checks for Private Sales

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Virginia: Despite Injunction, Virginia State Police to Conduct Background Checks for Private Sales

On May 27th, Virginia-based gun rights group the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) was informed by the Virginia ...

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Arizona: Governor Hobbs Vetoes Pro-Second Amendment Bill

Governor Katie Hobbs (D) wasted no time vetoing Senate Bill 1058, once again putting anti-gun politics ahead of ...

NRA ILA

Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. ILA is responsible for preserving the right of all law-abiding individuals in the legislative, political, and legal arenas, to purchase, possess and use firearms for legitimate purposes as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.