SB3152 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

WILDLIFE-TRAP MEASUREMENT
Last Action
3/04/2026 - Senate: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
520 ILCS 5/2.33a  from Ch. 61, par. 2.33a
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Wildlife Code. In a provision concerning trapping, replaces references to "leghold" with "foothold". Provides that the diameter of traps shall be measured from the inside edges of the outer most portion of the jaws of the trap. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Replaces references to leghold traps with references to foothold traps. Increases the maximum size of a foothold trap that can be used in water for beaver and otter from 7.5 inches to 8.5 inches. Provides that the diameter of traps shall be measured from the inside edges of the outer most portion of the jaws of the trap perpendicular to the hinges or frame at the widest point.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/02/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
2/02/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/02/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Agriculture
2/19/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce
2/19/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
2/24/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
2/26/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
2/26/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 013-000-000
2/26/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026
3/04/2026SenateSecond Reading
3/04/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026