HB5439

WILDLIFE CD-LANDOWNER PERMIT

Final Passage·5/21/26

Illinois HB5439 amends the Wildlife Code to issue free deer and turkey hunting permits to certain landowners and tenants.

HB5439 amends the Illinois Wildlife Code to issue free deer and turkey hunting permits to specific landowners and tenants. Illinois residents owning at least 40 acres of land in counties with chronic wasting disease can receive free permits to hunt only on their land. Nonresidents owning at least 20 acres in such counties must pay a fee set by administrative rule. Bona fide equity shareholders, members, and partners of corporations and limited liability companies owning at least 20 acres in affected counties receive free permits.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 30

9:00 AM

Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 21

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000

May 21

House

Passed Both Houses