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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code and the Wildlife Code. Provides that there is no fee for an annual or 3-year fishing license, sportsmen's combination license, or hunting license for resident Gold Star Family members. Directs the Department of Natural Resources to adopt rules establishing who qualifies for Gold Star Family member status and what constitutes suitable verification of that status. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code and the Wildlife Code to provide free annual or 3-year fishing and hunting licenses for resident Gold Star Family members. A Gold Star Family member is defined as an immediate relative (parent, child, brother, sister, or other loved one) of a United States Armed Forces member who died in battle or while supporting military activities. To obtain these free licenses, Gold Star Family members must provide verification at one of the Department of Natural Resources' five regional offices. The Department is directed to establish, through administrative rules, the specific criteria for qualifying as a Gold Star Family member and what documentation will be considered suitable verification. This legislation aims to honor and support families who have lost a loved one in military service by eliminating the financial burden of fishing and hunting licenses for these individuals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1428&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1428.htm |
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