SB1409

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Introduced·1/31/25
Introduced Text

SB1409 amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to regulate hunting practices and equipment.

SB1409 amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to establish various regulations on hunting practices and equipment. It mandates that during the upland game season, individuals must wear blaze orange or pink caps while in the field. It prohibits the use of certain devices and methods, such as spears, gigs, hooks, poisons, and explosives, for taking protected species. The bill also restricts the use of firearms within 300 yards of an inhabited dwelling without permission and limits the use of certain shotguns and ammunition sizes.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

9:00 AM

Agriculture Committee Hearing

Feb 27, 2025

9:00 AM

Agriculture Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Apr 4, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

Mar 21, 2025

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025