Senate approves bill banning Glock-style pistols in state after debating overnight

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The Senate has approved a gun control bill introduced around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday and debated by lawmakers overnight.

Lawmakers debated the bill throughout the morning, which was introduced by Gov. Ned Lamont. Although automatic weapons are already illegal in Connecticut, the bill aims to close a loophole they say allows people to easily convert handguns into machine guns using a Glock switch.

The bill now heads to Lamont’s desk, and would require companies to prevent these alterations or not allow them to sell the guns in Connecticut.

It had already passed in the House and was passed in the Senate on the last day of the legislative session, which is set to close at midnight.