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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Fishing license requirements; exemptions; free fishing days. Increases from three to six days the maximum number of free fishing days, during which a person is allowed to fish without a fishing license, that the Board of Wildlife Resources may designate for inland waters in the Commonwealth and the Commissioner of Marine Resources may designate for saltwater recreational fishing in the Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum number of "free fishing days" from three to six days per year, during which individuals can fish without a license in Virginia's inland waters and saltwater recreational areas. These free fishing days are designated by the Board of Wildlife Resources for inland waters and the Commissioner of Marine Resources for saltwater fishing. The bill also makes a minor correction to the wording regarding Kentucky residents fishing in certain Virginia lakes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Hyland Fowler (R)*,
Luther Cifers (R),
Timothy Griffin (R),
Karen Hamilton (R),
Ellen McLaughlin (R),
Delores Oates (R),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
Wendell Walker (R),
Last Action
Senate Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Hearing (19:00:00 3/3/2026 Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building) (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1365 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1365) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136494.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1365/text/HB1365 |
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