HB2726

DNR-REWILDING POLICY

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Illinois HB2726 empowers the Department of Natural Resources to implement rewilding as a conservation strategy.

HB2726 amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law to authorize the Department of Natural Resources to implement rewilding. This includes restoring land to its natural state, reintroducing native species, particularly apex predators and keystone species, and restoring ecological processes based on state-specific baselines.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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16 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 15, 2025

10:30 AM

Environment and Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

2:00 PM

Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

House

Effective Date January 1, 2026

Aug 1, 2025

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0062