Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HB 3608 — HUNTING NEAR DWELLING

Last action — Tabled

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

This bill died with 95th 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm in the general direction of an inhabited dwelling for the purpose of taking any of the species protected by the Wildlife Code. Removes a prohibition against hunting with a gun or dog within 300 yards of an inhabited dwelling without first obtaining permission from the owner or tenant, with certain exceptions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled

  2. Motion Prevailed by Voice Vote

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

  4. Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. Chapin Rose

  5. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007

  6. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007

  7. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007

  8. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 010-000-000

  11. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Chapin Rose

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3608 do?
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm in the general direction of an inhabited dwelling for the purpose of taking any of the species protected by the Wildlife Code. Removes a prohibition against hunting with a gun or dog within 300 yards of an inhabited dwelling without first obtaining permission from the owner or tenant, with certain exceptions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 3608?
HB 3608 is sponsored by Chapin Rose (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3608?
This bill died with 95th 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.
Where can I track HB 3608?
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