"These are common sense gun safety reforms," said Pritzker. "The reason for it is to deter straw purchases, so that we can prevent someone from buying a gun for someone else who is not legally allowed to own a gun."
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed one version of the bill and promised a second veto if he had the chance. Instead, Democrats waited until Pritzker took over to send it to the governor's office.
The Illinois Rifle Association said the bill is designed to put small firearms dealers out of business. The license will cost a dealer up to $1,500.