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IL HB5309

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anna Moeller

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to exclude the mute swan (Cygnus olor) from the list of protected migratory game birds
  • Removes legal protections that currently prohibit taking, possessing, selling, or killing mute swans in Illinois
  • Mute swans would join other non-native species already excluded from protection, including House Sparrows, European Starlings, Rock Pigeons, and Muscovy Ducks
  • Introduced by Representative Anna Moeller in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)

Legislative Description

WILDLIFE CD-MUTE SWAN

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

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