IllinoisHB4777104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

WILDLIFE CD-FUR FACILITY

Sponsored By: Theresa Mah (Democratic)

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Summary

Amends the Wildlife Code. Requires fur facilities to be licensed by the Department of Natural Resources in order to continue operating. Provides that a person is not eligible to obtain a fur facility license for a fur facility that was not owned or operated in the State before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Specifies that a person who owns or operates a fur facility before the effective date of the amendatory Act must obtain a fur facility license from the Department for the facility by January 1, 2028 in order to continue owning or operating the facility on or after January 1, 2028. Limits the transferability of licenses after January 1, 2028. Establishes various license application requirements. Requires the Department to inspect fur facilities before granting or renewing a fur facility license. Provides that a fur facility license may be granted by the Department only if the Department determines the facility meets certain requirements. Creates the Fur Facility Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that amounts in the Fund must be used by the Department to finance the administration and enforcement of the licensing system established by the amendatory Act. Specifies that the Department of Natural Resources must revoke the license of any person who violates the licensing requirements added by the amendatory Act and may confiscate the person's fur-bearing mammals. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of the licensing requirements added by the amendatory Act. Exempts fur facility license holders from the Code's fur-bearing mammal breeder permitting requirements. Defines various terms. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

agriculture & conservation

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

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

    3/27/2026House
  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

    3/19/2026House
  3. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

    3/4/2026House
  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

    2/24/2026House
  5. Referred to Rules Committee

    2/6/2026House
  6. First Reading

    2/6/2026House
  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah

    2/2/2026House

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