All Roll Calls
Yes: 293 • No: 12
IllinoisHB3760104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
IDNR-GRAY FOX SEASON
Sponsored By: Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democratic)
Became Law
agriculture & conservationassignmentsagriculture
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Faster wildlife rules in emergencies
The Natural Resources Department can use emergency rules to put this law’s Wildlife Code changes into effect. This is declared necessary for public interest, safety, and welfare. The authority only covers changes from this law. It ends one year after the law’s effective date.
Gray fox hunting limited to set season
It is unlawful to trap or hunt gray fox except during an open season. The Natural Resources Department sets the season each year between 12:01 a.m., November 1 and 12:00 midnight, February 15, both inclusive. The Department can change dates, lengthen, shorten, or close the gray fox season by rule if populations are affected. It can also set or change daily bag or possession limits for gray fox. This applies to people who hunt or trap gray fox in Illinois.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate
Linda Holmes
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/31/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 116 • No: 0
House vote • 5/29/2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 48 • No: 8
Senate vote • 5/8/2025
Do Pass as Amended Agriculture;
Yes: 8 • No: 4
House vote • 4/7/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 103 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee;
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0019
6/30/2025HouseEffective Date June 30, 2025
6/30/2025HouseGovernor Approved
6/30/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/24/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/31/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
5/31/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000
5/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
5/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
5/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/23/2025HouseArrived in House
5/23/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 048-008-000
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
5/21/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025
5/13/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/13/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
5/8/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 008-004-000
5/8/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
5/8/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
4/29/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
4/28/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes
4/28/2025SenateAssigned to Agriculture
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/9/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1