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IL SB3152
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Joyce
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AI Summary
- Replaces the term "leghold" with "foothold" throughout the Wildlife Code's trapping regulations
- Establishes that trap diameter must be measured from the inside edges of the outermost portion of the jaws
- Increases the maximum jaw spread for foothold traps used to trap beaver or river otter from 7.5 inches to 8.5 inches
- Maintains existing trap size limits: 6.5-inch jaw spread for land foothold traps and 7.5-inch for water foothold traps
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
WILDLIFE-TRAP MEASUREMENT
Last Action
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture2/24/2026
Assignments2/19/2026
Agriculture2/10/2026
Assignments2/2/2026
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