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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, if wild deer cause more than $500 in property damage on land in the State that is owned or leased by an Illinois resident, then the Department of Natural Resources shall compensate the Illinois resident for the actual property damages caused by the deer and incurred by the Illinois resident upon submittal by the Illinois resident of a claim in the form and manner prescribed by the Department by rule. Provides that a claim must be submitted within one year after the date that a claimant suffers damages and knows or has reason to know of the damages. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides for a private cause of action in the Court of Claims if the Illinois resident has not been compensated within 180 days after submitting a claim in the form and manner prescribed by the Department.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a process for Illinois residents to receive compensation for property damage caused by wild deer. Specifically, if wild deer cause more than $500 in damage to land owned or leased by an Illinois resident, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will pay for the actual damages. To receive compensation, the resident must submit a claim to the DNR within one year of discovering the damage, following the DNR's rules. If the DNR does not compensate the resident within 180 days of receiving the claim, the resident can then sue the State of Illinois in the Court of Claims for the damages. The DNR is also given the authority to create rules to implement this compensation program.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/27/2026)
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