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IL HB4693

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Illinois Wildlife Code to replace the term "leghold" with "foothold" throughout trapping regulations
  • Establishes standardized measurement method for trap diameter: measured from the inside edges of the outermost portion of the jaws
  • Increases maximum foothold trap jaw spread for beaver and river otter from 7.5 inches (19.1 CM) to 8.5 inches (21.59 CM)
  • Retains existing trap size limits for land-based foothold traps (6.5 inch jaw spread) and water-based foothold traps (7.5 inch jaw spread)
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

WILDLIFE-TRAP MEASUREMENT

Last Action

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation3/12/2026
Rules2/6/2026

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