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IllinoisHB2340104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

WILDLIFE CD-LANDOWNER 20 ACRES

Sponsored By: Tony M. McCombie (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

20-acre deer permits in CWD counties

In counties with chronic wasting disease, residents who own at least 20 acres can get a free landowner deer permit if they hunt only on that land. Resident tenants of 20+ acre commercial farms in those counties also get free permits for that land. Equity owners can get one free permit per 20 acres the entity owns in the county. County caps apply: up to 15 for corporate shareholders or LLC members, and 3 for partners. If you hunt off that land, you pay the normal fee; nonresidents pay a fee set by the agency.

Free permits for 40-acre landowners

The law gives free deer, turkey, or combo permits to Illinois residents who own at least 40 acres and hunt only on that land. Resident tenants of 40+ acre commercial farms also get free permits for that land. Equity owners of a company that owns 40+ acres can get one free permit per 40 acres in the county. Counties cap equity permits at 15 for corporate shareholders or LLC members, and 3 for partners. If you hunt off the qualifying land, you pay the normal fee; nonresidents pay a fee set by the agency. Your permit is valid on all farm land you own, lease, or rent; equity permits work on the company’s lands in that county.

Who counts as a bona fide equity owner

The law defines who counts as a bona fide equity shareholder, member, or partner for landowner permits. You qualify if you joined at formation or bought or were gifted an interest that matches your share. You must plan to keep the interest for at least 5 years. Equity partners must be Illinois residents. These rules decide if you can claim landowner permit eligibility through a company.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tony M. McCombie

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Andrew S. Chesney

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris Balkema

    Republican • Senate

  • Dale Fowler

    Republican • Senate

  • Li Arellano, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Patrick J. Joyce

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sally J. Turner

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 202 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 57 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/1/2025

Do Pass Agriculture;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 116 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee;

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0059

    8/1/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/17/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/21/2025House

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

    5/21/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

    5/21/2025Senate

  8. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

    5/20/2025Senate

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  10. Second Reading

    5/7/2025Senate

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

    5/2/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

    5/1/2025Senate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 6, 2025

    5/1/2025Senate

  14. Do Pass Agriculture; 012-000-000

    5/1/2025Senate

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

    4/30/2025Senate

  16. Assigned to Agriculture

    4/23/2025Senate

  17. Referred to Assignments

    4/10/2025Senate

  18. First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  19. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

    4/10/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  21. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2025Senate

  22. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000

    4/9/2025House

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/9/2025House

  24. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    4/9/2025House

  25. Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate

    4/9/2025House

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