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IL HB4787

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Diane Pappas

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the Pangolin Protection Act in Illinois, prohibiting the possession, sale, offer for sale, trade, or distribution of pangolin products
  • Defines "pangolin" to include all 8 species of pangolins and "pangolin product" as any item containing or made from pangolin parts
  • Prohibitions take effect 180 days after the Act's effective date
  • Exempts organizations engaged in pangolin research or conservation from the prohibitions
  • Violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor

Legislative Description

PANGOLIN PROTECTION ACT

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

6/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
International Trade & Commerce3/12/2020
Rules2/18/2020

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