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HB5153 - 104th General Assembly

WILDLIFE CD-MUZZLELOAD PISTOL
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Patrick Windhorst
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
520 ILCS 5/2.25from Ch. 61, par. 2.25
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. In provisions regarding allowing hunting deer with muzzleloading rifles, allows hunting deer with muzzleloading pistols. Provides that, within one year, the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt rules that allow for hunting deer with a muzzleloading pistol in the same seasons and under the same or similar restrictions as hunting deer with a muzzleloading rifle.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee