Bill > HB3219

This bill amends the Wildlife Code to modify regulations around deer hunting rifles by redefining and expanding allowable firearm types. Specifically, the bill introduces two new definitions: a "straight-walled centerfire cartridge" (a cartridge with a consistent diameter and metallic casing that extends to the projectile) and a "wildlife rifle" (a centerfire rifle capable of holding up to 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined). The legislation replaces previous language that restricted hunters to single-shot centerfire rifles, now permitting multi-round wildlife rifles for deer hunting. The bill eliminates references to "single shot" throughout the existing law and updates sections related to firearm specifications for deer hunting. This change provides hunters with more flexibility in weapon choice while maintaining reasonable ammunition capacity limits. The modifications aim to modernize hunting regulations and potentially offer hunters more practical options for deer hunting without significantly expanding firearm capabilities beyond a modest three-round capacity.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3219&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104