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IL SB3063

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Holmes

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits organizing, sponsoring, promoting, conducting, or participating in contests, competitions, tournaments, or derbies that award cash, prizes, or other inducements for killing fur-bearing mammals in Illinois.

  • Exempts field trials permitted by the Department, wildlife damage control activities conducted under Department permits, and lawful hunting or trapping activities, provided these do not occur during a competitive event.

  • Violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor with fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 in addition to other statutory penalties.

  • Amends the Illinois Wildlife Code (520 ILCS 5) by adding Section 2.40 and modifying Section 3.5 regarding penalties.

Legislative Description

WILDLIFE CD-KILLING CONTESTS

Last Action

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Assignments1/29/2026

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