Illinois · House Bill 5136 · 104th General Assembly

FISH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP

HB 5136 Sponsored by Mary Gill Became law

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 10, 2026
  3. Passed the House Apr 9, 2026
  4. Passed the Senate May 21, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 25, 2026
  6. Became law Aug 7, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

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…

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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.

Every action

39 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  8. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  9. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
  10. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  11. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  12. HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  13. SenateArrive in Senate
  14. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
  15. SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  16. SenateFirst Reading
  17. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  18. CommitteeAssigned to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  19. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  20. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  21. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture · Senate Agriculture
  22. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  23. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 012-000-000 · Senate Agriculture
  24. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026
  25. SenateSecond Reading
  26. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
  27. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  28. HouseArrived in House
  29. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  30. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Gill
  31. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee · House Agriculture & Conservation
  1. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 · House Agriculture & Conservation
  2. HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 110-000-000
  3. HouseHouse Concurs
  4. HousePassed Both Houses
  5. HouseSent to the Governor
  6. HouseGovernor Approved
  7. HouseEffective Date January 1, 2027
  8. HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0790

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 109–0
Apr 9, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 109 No 0 Not voting 9
Democrats: 72 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 109

Excused · 9

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 57–0
May 21, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 57 No 0 Not voting 2
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 19 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 57

Not voting · 2

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full House

Passed 110–0
May 27, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 110 No 0 Not voting 8
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 110

Not voting · 1

Excused · 7

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 18, 2026 House Agriculture & Conservation Agriculture & Conservation - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–0
May 7, 2026 Senate Agriculture Agriculture - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 1

 Passed 12–0
May 7, 2026 Senate Agriculture Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Agriculture - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 12

Not voting · 1

 Passed 12–0
May 26, 2026 House Agriculture & Conservation Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Agriculture & Conservation - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 9

 Passed 9–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 3 Democrats.

All 3 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.