HB 4119 Would Ban the Shark Fin Trade [2012]

in Illinois

Update (July 2012): This bill was signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn on July 1, 2012.

Update: This bill was passed by the Illinois State Senate on May 15, 2012, and now awaits the signature of Gov. Pat Quinn.

Bill description: House Bill 4119 would prohibit the possession, sale, trade or distribution of shark fins in Illinois.

Read the bill text here.

Read the next article

Fur-Trapping Season Ends With Record High of Non-Target Animal Deaths