HB4377 Summary

• Amends Section 2.33 of the Wildlife Code to modify regulations for transporting archery equipment in vehicles by removing the requirement that bows and arrows be unstrung or enclosed in a case.

• Requires any uncased crossbow being transported in a vehicle to be in an uncocked state.

• Maintains existing prohibition on carrying guns in vehicles unless unloaded and enclosed in a case, with limited exceptions for field trials and authorized activities.

• Applies to all wildlife species protected under Illinois Wildlife Code.

• Takes effect upon becoming law.