# Illinois HB5136: FISH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP Illinois HB5136, FISH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-08-07 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0790); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5136-2025-2026 - As of: 2026-11-01 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Illinois HB5136 - State: Illinois - Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) - Title: FISH CD-ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANUP - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2026-02-05 - Last action: 2026-08-07, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0790 - Sponsors: no sponsor on record - Cosponsors: 5 - Subjects: agriculture & conservation, assignments, agriculture - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 6 (305 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 9 ## 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 overview: provisions PRIA read - Fewer steps for Lake Michigan salmon stamps: benefit, low. People taking or trying to take salmon in Lake Michigan still need a state-authorized salmon stamp and any required fishing license. The stamp no longer needs to be signed or attached to the license. People who are not required to get a fishing license also do not need a salmon stamp. - More harvest freedom for fish farms: benefit, low. A permitted aquaculture facility is exempt from certain length, catch, possession, and season limits when it harvests, sells, or transports aquatic life. The exemption does not cover aquatic life taken with sport-fishing devices. - Anglers must label more fishing gear: cost, low. Extra sport-fishing devices beyond the two untagged devices allowed under your immediate control must show your name, mailing address, and phone number. Unattended sport-fishing devices and minnow traps also need identifying tags. Live boxes and live nets holding protected aquatic life must display… - Fishing violations can cost access and money: cost, low. Taking unlisted aquatic species with sport-fishing devices without a commercial fishing license is a petty offense with a minimum $100 fine. The Department cannot restore suspended or revoked fishing privileges while court-ordered fines, fees, or penalties, or a Department reinstatement fee, remain… - Commercial fishers face stricter gear rules: cost, low. To get resident commercial fishing or mussel license terms, you must have lived in Illinois for one year before applying and cannot claim matching license residency elsewhere. Only commercial fishermen may use the covered seine authorization: one seine up to 100 yards long, with 1 1/2-inch mesh. Co… - Broader rules for protected aquatic life: cost, low. The law defines aquatic life to include fish, mollusks, crustaceans, algae, aquatic plants, and aquatic invertebrates. State rules can add other aquatic animals or plants after expert consultation; covered herptiles are excluded. Rules for buying, selling, trading, or possessing protected aquatic l… - Anglers gain and lose fishing methods: mixed, low. A valid sport fishing license allows seines and minnow traps for specified bait on the same water where it is caught. A sport fishing license no longer authorizes seining for minnows that are not sold. Dip nets can take carp, buffalo, carpsuckers, or shad for personal use, but not within 100 feet o… - Daily fish limits with private-water exception: mixed, low. Licensed anglers generally may take up to six sauger, six walleye or their hybrids, or six combined in one day. Separate limits apply in specified Mississippi River waters. People fishing in waters wholly within their private property are exempt from the law’s daily number and length limits. - Resident fishing licenses have new rules: mixed, low. To qualify for resident fishing licenses, you generally must keep a permanent home in Illinois for 30 days before applying and intend to stay. You cannot claim residency for a similar license in another state. Active-duty service members count as residents while on duty, except for lifetime license… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Cosponsor: Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Joyce Mason (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Mary Gill (Democratic), House - Cosponsor: Michael W. Halpin (Democratic), Senate - Cosponsor: Natalie A. Manley (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-05-27 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs | pass | 110 | 0 | | | 2026-05-26 | House | Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; | pass | 9 | 0 | | | 2026-05-21 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 57 | 0 | | | 2026-05-07 | Senate | Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; | pass | 12 | 0 | | | 2026-04-09 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 109 | 0 | | | 2026-03-18 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; | pass | 8 | 0 | | ## Actions (39) - 2026-08-07: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0790 (House) - 2026-08-07: Effective Date January 1, 2027 (House) - 2026-08-07: Governor Approved (House) - 2026-06-25: Sent to the Governor (House) - 2026-05-27: Passed Both Houses (House) - 2026-05-27: House Concurs (House) - 2026-05-27: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 110-000-000 (House) - 2026-05-26: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000 (House) - 2026-05-21: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Agriculture & Conservation Committee (House) - 2026-05-21: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Mary Gill (House) - 2026-05-21: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1 (House) - 2026-05-21: Arrived in House (House) - 2026-05-21: Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000 (Senate) - 2026-05-14: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-05-14: Second Reading (Senate) - 2026-05-07: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 12, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-05-07: Do Pass as Amended Agriculture; 012-000-000 (Senate) - 2026-05-07: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted (Senate) - 2026-04-29: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture (Senate) - 2026-04-28: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-04-28: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin (Senate) - 2026-04-22: Assigned to Agriculture (Senate) - 2026-04-14: Referred to Assignments (Senate) - 2026-04-14: First Reading (Senate) - 2026-04-14: Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin (Senate) - 2026-04-10: Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026 (Senate) - 2026-04-10: Arrive in Senate (Senate) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason (House) - 2026-04-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley (House) - 2026-04-09: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000 (House) - 2026-04-07: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2026-04-07: Second Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2026-03-19: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House) - 2026-03-18: Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 (House) - 2026-03-04: Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee (House) - 2026-02-10: Referred to Rules Committee (House) - 2026-02-10: First Reading (House) - 2026-02-05: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill (House) ## Bill text - Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136eng.pdf) - Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136enr.pdf) - Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136.pdf) - Senate Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136sam001.pdf) ## Related bills - HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house) - SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate) - HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee) - HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee) - SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate) - SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed) ## Sources - [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136eng.pdf) - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136enr.pdf) - [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136.pdf) - [Senate Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5136sam001.pdf) ## Related - [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026) - [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026) - [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026) - [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026) - [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026) - [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026) - [Illinois bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois/bills) - [Illinois state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/illinois) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5136-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).