HB1470 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

WILDLIFE RIFLE-DEER HUNTING
Last Action
1/28/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
520 ILCS 5/1.2t-2 new  
520 ILCS 5/2.25  from Ch. 61, par. 2.25
520 ILCS 5/2.33  
520 ILCS 5/1.2bb rep.  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/21/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin