SB 3512 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

FISH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP

Summary
Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code. In provisions concerning fishing licenses, provides that the holder of a lifetime fishing or hunting license or a lifetime sportsmen's combination license that was purchased on or after January 1, 2027 must pay the corresponding resident or non-resident fee when purchasing any permits or stamps required under the Code or the Wildlife Code based on the license holder's current permanent abode when purchasing the permit or stamp. Further provides that, if the lifetime license holder does not live in Illinois at the time of application for any lotteries, drawings, permits, or stamps that are issued or held pursuant to the Code, the Wildlife Code, or any administrative rules issued pursuant to the Code or the Wildlife Code, that lifetime license holder shall be considered a non-resident for purposes of all lotteries, drawings, permits, or stamps issued or held pursuant to the Code, the Wildlife Code, or any administrative rules issued pursuant to the Code or the Wildlife Code. Provides that the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend the privileges of any person who pleads guilty to, is found guilty of, or receives court supervision for a violation of provisions concerning fee fishing areas. Provides that the Department may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke any license issued under the Code if the Department finds that the licensed area or its operator is not in compliance with these requirements. Makes other changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Total actions
13
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Amendments
3
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 013-000-000
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Agriculture; 013-000-000
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Agriculture
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Halpin
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IL
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