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IL HB2900

IL HB2900
PROHIBIT WILDLIFE CONTESTS


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/15/2024
Crossed Over
05/15/2024
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Prohibits contests or competitions with the objective of taking any fur-bearing mammal. Provides an exception for field trials. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor and subject to a fine of no less than $500 and no more than $5,000 in addition to other statutory penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to prohibit contests or competitions with the objective of taking any fur-bearing mammal, such as a fox or raccoon, for cash, prizes, or other inducement. The bill includes an exception for field trials permitted by the Department of Natural Resources. Violations of this new provision would be punishable as a Class A misdemeanor, subject to a fine of no less than $500 and no more than $5,000, in addition to other statutory penalties.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

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