Illinois HB 5153: WILDLIFE CD-MUZZLELOAD PISTOL
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-02-10)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 5153
Sponsors: Patrick Windhorst
Bill Text
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