HB5153Introduced in the House
WILDLIFE CD-MUZZLELOAD PISTOL
Introduced by Patrick Windhorst, District 117
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Wildlife Code. In provisions regarding allowing hunting deer with muzzleloading rifles, allows hunting deer with muzzleloading pistols. Provides that, within one year, the Department of Natural Resources shall adopt rules that allow for hunting deer with a muzzleloading pistol in the same seasons and under the same or similar restrictions as hunting deer with a muzzleloading rifle.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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