IL SB0256 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-22 - Referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 22 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-22 - Referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person shall not organize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate in any contest, organized competition, tournament, or derby that has as its objective the taking of a fur-bearing mammal for cash, prizes, or other inducement. Provides an exception for field trials, certain wildlife damage control activities, and certain lawful hunting or trapping activities. Establishes penalties for violations.
Title
WILDLIFE CD-KILLING CONTESTS
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520 | 5 | 2.40 | New Code | See Bill Text |
| 520 | 5 | 3.5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
Illinois State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=256&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Text | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0256.htm |
