HB5153 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

WILDLIFE CD-MUZZLELOAD PISTOL
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
520 ILCS 5/2.25  from 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
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee