Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB2273

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. Repeals the definition for "single shot". Defines "wildlife rifle" to mean a rifle that can hold up to 3 rounds in the magazine and chamber combined. Replaces references to "single shot" rifles to "wildlife rifles". Provides that it is unlawful while deer hunting to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not a centerfire wildlife rifle. Removes language providing that it is unlawful while deer hunting to possess or be in close proximity to a rifle that is not centerfire or be in possession of or in close proximity to a magazine that is capable of making a rifle not a single shot.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/9/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver
2/14/2023	House	First Reading
2/14/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/23/2023	House	Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
3/1/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
3/10/2023	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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