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SB 1371 Illinois Senate · 99th Regular Session

WILDLIFE-PROHIBIT DRONE USE

Summary
Amends the Wildlife Code. Defines the term "drone". Prohibits the use of a manned or unmanned vehicle to take, pursue, or intentionally harass or disturb wild birds or mammals. Makes it unlawful to hunt on property where wildlife were spotted using manned or unmanned aircraft, including drones, unless 24 hours have passed since the aircraft has landed. Provides that the use of a drone as a hunting device constitutes a public nuisance, making the drone subject to confiscation.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2015 Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Total actions
21
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Amendments
2
Oct 10, 2015
Committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 19, 2015
Upper · Passed
Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 008-001-000
upper
Mar 19, 2015
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
upper
Mar 17, 2015
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
upper
Mar 16, 2015
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 16, 2015
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
upper
Feb 25, 2015
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture
upper
Feb 18, 2015
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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