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SB3152Introduced in the Senate

WILDLIFE-TRAP MEASUREMENT

Passed

Introduced by Patrick Joyce, District 40

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Replaces references to leghold traps with references to foothold traps. Increases the maximum size of a foothold trap that can be used in water for beaver and otter from 7.5 inches to 8.5 inches. Provides that the diameter of traps shall be measured from the inside edges of the outer most portion of the jaws of the trap perpendicular to the hinges or frame at the widest point.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0714

July 31, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026

111

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Aaron Ortiz1Yes
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Kimberly Du Buclet5Yes
Sonya Harper6Yes
Emanuel Welch7Yes
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Jawaharial Williams10Yes
Ann Williams11Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Agriculture

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  9. Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 013-000-000

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 3, 2026

  11. Second Reading

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 5, 2026

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  14. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  15. Arrived in House

  16. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  17. First Reading

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

  19. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  20. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000

  22. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  23. Second Reading - Short Debate

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  25. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000

  26. Passed Both Houses

  27. Sent to the Governor

  28. Governor Approved

  29. Effective Date July 31, 2026

  30. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0714

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