HB 1226 Summary

• Makes killing an endangered wild bird or mammal a Class D felony if done knowingly or intentionally, instead of a Class A misdemeanor.

• Establishes a Class D felony for illegally taking a deer or wild turkey if the person has three or more prior unrelated convictions for the same offense within the previous seven years.

• Increases reimbursement penalties for unlawfully taking or possessing deer or wild turkey to $500 for first violation, $1,000 for second violation, and $2,000 for third and subsequent violations.

• Increases reimbursement penalties for taking or possessing other wildlife (except fish) to $200 for first violation, $500 for second violation, and $1,000 for third and subsequent violations.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2013.