HB5021

GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE

Final Passage·5/31/26

Illinois HB5021 amends the Ginseng Harvesting Act to regulate ginseng harvesting, including licensing requirements and penalties for violations.

Illinois HB5021 amends the Ginseng Harvesting Act to establish licensing requirements for harvesting, growing, and dealing in ginseng. It mandates that individuals must possess a harvest license to cut or gather wild ginseng, a grower's license to propagate and harvest cultivated ginseng, and a dealer's license to buy and sell ginseng. The bill also outlines procedures for the seizure and forfeiture of property used in illegal ginseng activities and specifies penalties for violations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 31
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 29

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

May 12

2:00 PM

Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing

History

Jun 26

House

Sent to the Governor

Jun 1

Senate

Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

May 31

House

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 117-000-000