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IL HB5605

Bill

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

David Reis

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Wildlife Code (520 ILCS 5/2.26) to permit persons with a valid concealed carry license under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act to carry a handgun while hunting.

  • Allows off-duty law enforcement officials or officers to carry handguns on or about their person while hunting.

  • These individuals may carry handguns in addition to authorized hunting firearms, creating an exception to the existing prohibition on possessing unauthorized firearms while taking deer.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

HUNTING-CARRYING HANDGUNS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2014
Judiciary3/3/2014
Rules2/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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