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IL HB5317

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Costello

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Doubles minimum restitution values for protected wildlife species, including eagles ($500 to $1,000), whitetail deer ($1,000), wild turkey ($250 to $500), and Trumpeter swans ($250 to $1,000)
  • Increases felony threshold from animals valued at $300 or more for profit/commercial violations to Class 3 felony, with Class 4 felony for multiple violations within 90 days totaling $300 or more
  • Establishes possession of animals valued at $600 or more as prima facie evidence of possession for profit or commercial purposes
  • Adds new restitution requirement for whitetail antlered deer: $1,000 per deer plus $500 per antler point (for 8-10 points) or $750 per antler point (for 11+ points)
  • Defines "point" as an antler projection at least one-inch long where length exceeds base length

Legislative Description

WILDLIFE-RESTITUTION VALUE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0960

8/19/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/25/2018
Assignments4/18/2018
Agriculture & Conservation3/7/2018
Rules2/16/2018

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