HB2726Introduced in the House
DNR-REWILDING POLICY
Introduced by Anna Moeller, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Department of Natural Resources (Conservation) Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources has the power to exercise all rights, powers, and duties conferred by law and to take measures that are necessary for the implementation of rewilding as a conservation strategy in this State, including, but not limited to, the restoration of land to its natural state, the reintroduction of native species, particularly apex predators and keystone species, and the restoration of ecological processes as defined by State-specific baselines.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0062
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading in Senate · May 21, 2025
39
Yes
16
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-037-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Environment and Conservation
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Do Pass Environment and Conservation; 007-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
Third Reading - Passed; 039-016-002
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0062
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