Italy's ddl Caccia Bill Advances Rapidly While Other Proposals Stall

The draft law known as ddl Caccia (also referred to as ddl Sparatutto) was introduced in June 2025 and, within twelve months, completed Senate review and reached the Chamber of Deputies. Analysts note the unusually swift progress compared with other pending measures, such as bill A.S. 822 – a proposal to ban import, export and re‑export of hunting trophies from protected species presented in July 2023, which remains blocked in committee.

Commentators attribute the speed to the parliamentary presidency’s control over the legislative calendar, allowing certain bills to be prioritised while others wait in commission. The ddl Caccia has sparked public debate over its scientific validity, constitutional consistency and the interests it serves, raising broader questions about legislative transparency and public trust in the Italian Parliament.