Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

SB3063      — WILDLIFE CD-KILLING CONTESTS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill bans contests that reward the killing of fur-bearing mammals.

This bill prohibits organizing or participating in contests for killing fur-bearing mammals for prizes or cash. Exceptions are made for certain hunting activities and wildlife damage control.

Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person shall not organize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate in any contest, organized competition, tournament, or derby that has as its objective the taking of a fur-bearing mammal for cash, prizes, or other inducement. Provides an exception for field trials, certain wildlife damage control activities, and certain lawful hunting or trapping activities. Establishes penalties for violations.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  2. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3063      do?
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that a person shall not organize, sponsor, promote, conduct, or participate in any contest, organized competition, tournament, or derby that has as its objective the taking of a fur-bearing mammal for cash, prizes, or other inducement. Provides an exception for field trials, certain wildlife damage control activities, and certain lawful hunting or trapping activities. Establishes penalties for violations.
Who sponsors SB3063     ?
SB3063      is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), and Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3063     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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