2025-2026 Regular SessionIllinois Legislature

SB1428: FISH/HUNT-GOLD STAR FAMILY

Legislative 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.

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Bill History

1/31/2025
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson
Senate
1/31/2025
First Reading
Senate
1/31/2025
Referred to Assignments
Senate
2/11/2025
Assigned to Appropriations
Senate
2/18/2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Senate
3/21/2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Senate
4/11/2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/31/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Appropriations(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 2

Co-Sponsors (1)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/31/202571.9 KB