Bill > HB2202

This bill modifies Missouri hunting and fishing permit regulations by creating a new section that provides free permits and fee waivers for military personnel, disabled veterans, and their eligible dependents. Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "disabled veteran" (a state resident who has been honorably discharged from military service and receives 100% disability compensation) and "military personnel" (active service members). The conservation commission will be required to issue free hunting and fishing permits to these individuals, waive hunter education certification fees, and provide a free lifetime combined hunting and fishing permit to military personnel or disabled veterans who have been awarded a Purple Heart. Additionally, the bill mandates that eligible dependents, such as spouses or minor children of military personnel or disabled veterans, can receive free deer hunting permits during youth hunting seasons. To receive these benefits, applicants must provide documentation establishing their identity and eligibility when applying for the permits or fee waivers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2202&year=2026&code=R