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SB 2160

WILDLIFE CD-DEER HUNTING

104th Regular Session Introduced by Li Arellano and 11 co-sponsors

SB 2160 modifies Illinois deer hunting regulations to manage chronic wasting disease spread in white-tailed deer populations through hunting season or harvest adjustments.

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Bill Summary · SB 2160

Legislative bill overview

SB 2160 addresses chronic wasting disease (CWD) management in Illinois's white-tailed deer population through hunting regulations. The bill has been in committee review since March 2025 with multiple deadline extensions, indicating ongoing deliberation about its specific provisions.

Why is this important

Chronic wasting disease is a fatal, infectious neurological condition affecting deer that has spread across multiple states and poses ecological and economic concerns for wildlife management and hunting industries. Illinois's approach to CWD control through regulated hunting can significantly impact deer population management, hunter access, and disease containment efforts statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Hunting season modifications: Changes to deer hunting seasons, bag limits, or weapon types may face resistance from hunting communities if perceived as overly restrictive, or from conservationists if considered insufficient for disease control
  • Geographic restrictions: The bill may designate specific CWD management zones with varying regulations, creating disparities in hunting opportunities across regions
  • Disease management strategy: Disagreement over whether increased harvesting is the appropriate primary tool versus alternative management approaches like wildlife feeding bans or habitat modifications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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