(HB 6008) Proposed Bill Could Affect Hunters in Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage

Proposed Bill Could Affect Hunters in Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage

Representative Carol A. Sente (Democrat Vernon Hills, Illinois) introduced HB 6008 on February 11, 2015

HB6008 COUNTY CD&WILDLIFE-FIREARMS

Amends the Counties Code and the Wildlife Code. Provides that in the counties of Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage, it is unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm for the purpose of taking any of the species protected by the Wildlife Code, or hunt with gun or dog, or intentionally or wantonly allow a dog to hunt, within 1,000 yards of an inhabited dwelling without first obtaining permission from the owner or tenant. Permits the discharge of firearms at a licensed shooting range regardless of the distance from inhabited residences. Preempts a home rule unit located in the counties of Cook, Lake, Will, and DuPage from regulating the discharge of firearms in a manner inconsistent with these provisions.

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