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SB2955 - 104th General Assembly
WILDLIFE CD-COMPENSATION
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
520 ILCS 5/2.1a new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that, if wild deer cause more than $500 in property damage on land in the State that is owned or leased by an Illinois resident, then the Department of Natural Resources shall compensate the Illinois resident for the actual property damages caused by the deer and incurred by the Illinois resident upon submittal by the Illinois resident of a claim in the form and manner prescribed by the Department by rule. Provides that a claim must be submitted within one year after the date that a claimant suffers damages and knows or has reason to know of the damages. Grants the Department rulemaking powers. Provides for a private cause of action in the Court of Claims if the Illinois resident has not been compensated within 180 days after submitting a claim in the form and manner prescribed by the Department.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |