Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 3256 — WILDLIFE-AUTHORIZED WEAPONS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that unless otherwise permitted by law, no person may have in his or her possession a weapon except a weapon specified by the Code or administrative rules for the purpose of taking any species protected by the Code. Provides that any use of a weapon to take wildlife contrary to the provisions of the Code is deemed a violation.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Motion Tabled

  3. Motion Prevailed

  4. Motion Discharge Committee Tabled

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Motion Filed to Discharge Committee Judiciary - Criminal Committee; Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  7. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3256 do?
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that unless otherwise permitted by law, no person may have in his or her possession a weapon except a weapon specified by the Code or administrative rules for the purpose of taking any species protected by the Code. Provides that any use of a weapon to take wildlife contrary to the provisions of the Code is deemed a violation.
Who sponsors HB 3256?
HB 3256 is sponsored by Norine K. Hammond (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3256?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track HB 3256?
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