Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 4 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB 4237 — WILDLIFE CD-WLD TURKEY-SHOTGUN

Last action — Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading January 5, 2025

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Permits the taking of wild turkey by a shotgun of not larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than .410 bore, using shot size not larger than No. 4. Now, the Code permits the taking of wild turkey by a shotgun of not larger than 10 nor smaller than 20 gauge with shot size not larger than No. 4.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill (HB 4237) now allows hunters to take wild turkey using a 20 gauge shotgun with shot size no larger than No. 4, whereas the previous version permitted shotguns as small as 10 gauge. Additionally, hunters are prohibited from possessing any other firearms while attempting to hunt turkeys unless they comply with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. These changes help to streamline hunting regulations and clarify what equipment can be used, ultimately aiming to promote safer and more responsible hunting practices.

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*LRB10335429RLC65495b* HB4237 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2024 HB4237 Introduced 1/16/2024, by Rep.
HB4237 Engrossed LRB103 35429 RLC 65495 b AN ACT concerning wildlife.
Harry Benton SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/2.11 from Ch.
61, par.
2.11 Amends the Wildlife Code.
Permits the taking of wild turkey by a size not larger than No.
4.
Now, the Code permits the taking of wild turkey by a shotgun of not larger than 10 nor smaller than 20 gauge with shot size not larger than No.
4.
LRB103 35429 RLC 65495 b A BILL FOR HB4237 LRB103 35429 RLC 65495 b AN ACT concerning wildlife.
It shall be unlawful to take wild turkey except by use of a bow and arrow or a shotgun of not larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than .410 bore, using 20 gauge with shot size not larger than No.
It shall be unlawful to take wild turkey except by use of a bow and arrow or a shotgun of not larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than .410 bore.
4, and no person while attempting to so take wild turkey may have in his possession any other gun unless in accordance with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
The Department may, by administrative rule, restrict shot size, material, or density.
HB4237 - 2 - LRB103 35429 RLC 65495 b It shall be unlawful to take, or attempt to take wild turkey except during the time from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset or during such lesser period of time as may be specified by administrative rule, during those days for which an open season is established.
No 20 gauge with shot size not larger than No.
4, and no person while attempting to so take wild turkey may have in his possession HB4237 Engrossed - 2 - LRB103 35429 RLC 65495 b any other gun unless in accordance with the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
It shall be unlawful to take, or attempt to take wild turkey except during the time from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset or during such lesser period of time as may be specified by administrative rule, during those days for which an open season is established.
For the purposes of taking wild turkey, nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the manipulation, including mowing or cutting, of standing crops as a normal HB4237 - 3 - LRB103 35429 RLC 65495 b agricultural or soil stabilization practice, food plots, or normal agricultural practices, including planting, harvesting, and maintenance such as cultivating.
For the purposes of taking wild turkey, nothing in this HB4237 Engrossed - 3 - LRB103 35429 RLC 65495 b Section shall be construed to prevent the manipulation, including mowing or cutting, of standing crops as a normal agricultural or soil stabilization practice, food plots, or normal agricultural practices, including planting, harvesting, and maintenance such as cultivating.
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Action History

  1. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading January 5, 2025

  2. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  3. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  4. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading November 12, 2024

  5. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  6. Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

  7. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 26, 2024

  8. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 25, 2024

  9. Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 24, 2024

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 17, 2024

  11. Second Reading

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2024

  13. Do Pass as Amended Executive; 007-004-000

  14. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  15. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  16. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon

  18. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

  19. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 17, 2024

  20. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2024

  21. Assigned to Executive

  22. Referred to Assignments

  23. First Reading

  24. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  26. Arrive in Senate

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese

  30. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 103-000-000

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  32. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  33. Second Reading - Short Debate

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A Rosenthal

  37. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  38. Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000

  39. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice Vote

  40. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  41. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  42. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton

  43. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  44. Referred to Rules Committee

  45. First Reading

  46. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton

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Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Executive

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6002
Republican 4000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 11002
% of votes cast 85%0%0%15%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Harris III, Napoleon — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Not Voting
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 103 Yea · 0 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13003
Republican 32005
Democrat 58007
Total 1030015
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Nichols — Yea
Ortiz — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Burke — Not Voting
Flowers — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Ladisch Douglass — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Not Voting
Yang Rohr — Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Not Voting
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Not Voting
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Not Voting
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Not Voting
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Not Voting
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Not Voting
Brad Halbrook Republican Not Voting
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4237 do?
Amends the Wildlife Code. Permits the taking of wild turkey by a shotgun of not larger than 10 gauge nor smaller than .410 bore, using shot size not larger than No. 4. Now, the Code permits the taking of wild turkey by a shotgun of not larger than 10 nor smaller than 20 gauge with shot size not larger than No. 4.
Who sponsors HB 4237?
HB 4237 is sponsored by Harry Benton (Democrat), Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican), Dan Swanson (Republican), Charles Meier (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Randy E. Frese, Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), and Don Harmon (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4237?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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