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IL HB0427

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Avery Bourne

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Wildlife Code Section 2.5 to establish crossbow specifications for hunting in Illinois
  • Requires all crossbows used for hunting to have a minimum peak draw weight of 125 pounds and a maximum draw weight of at least 300 pounds
  • Permits crossbow use by persons age 62 and older without restriction
  • Permits crossbow use by persons with disabilities upon presentation of a physician's statement confirming physical impairment that prevents use of traditional bows
  • Permits crossbow use during the period from the second Monday following Thanksgiving through the end of the archery deer hunting season as set by the Director

Legislative Description

WILDLIFE-CROSSBOW DRAW WEIGHT

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Negotiations3/14/2017
Agriculture & Conservation2/2/2017
Rules1/17/2017

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