IllinoisHB1470104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

WILDLIFE RIFLE-DEER HUNTING

Sponsored By: Travis Weaver (Republican)

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Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Repeals the definition of "single shot". Provides that the term "wildlife rifle" means a rifle that can hold up to 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. Replaces references to single shot rifles with references to wildlife rifles. Provides that it is unlawful to possess or to be in close proximity to a rifle that is not a centerfire wildlife rifle while deer hunting. Deletes language providing that it is unlawful while deer hunting to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not centerfire or to be in possession of or in close proximity to a magazine that is capable of making a rifle not a single shot.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Travis Weaver

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Dave Severin

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

    2/25/2025House
  2. Referred to Rules Committee

    1/28/2025House
  3. First Reading

    1/28/2025House
  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver

    1/21/2025House

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