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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. Provides that the fee for a license for a resident of the State for sport fishing devices or spearing devices is $14.50 for individuals 18 to 64 years old (rather than $14.50 for individuals 16 to 64 years old). Provides that no fee for a license or a 3-year license shall be charged to residents under 18 years old or residents 65 years old or older (rather than one-half of the fee shall be charged to residents 65 years old or older). Deletes provisions regarding fees for residents 75 years old or older. Further provides that no fee for lifetime licenses shall be charged to residents 65 years old or older.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code to adjust fishing license fees for residents of Illinois. Specifically, it changes the age range for the standard $14.50 sport fishing or spearing license from 16-64 years old to 18-64 years old, meaning 16 and 17-year-olds will no longer need to pay for this license. Furthermore, residents under 18 years old and those 65 years and older will now receive their annual and 3-year fishing licenses for free, whereas previously, seniors 65 and older paid half the fee. The bill also eliminates provisions for a reduced fee for residents over 75 years old and makes lifetime fishing licenses free for residents 65 and older.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (on 03/13/2026)
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