Pritzker said this law follows standards set in other industries.
"We hold opioid manufacturers accountable," he said."We hold vaping companies accountable. We hold predatory lenders accountable. Gun manufacturers shouldn't get to hide from law, and now they won't be able to."
Pritzker delivered this news to a crowd of more than 2,000 people, many from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action. More from CBS News
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