# Illinois SB3433: GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE

Illinois SB3433, GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-06-01 (Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB3433
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-04
- Last action: 2026-06-01, Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran
- Sponsor: John F. Curran (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, criminal law
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Ginseng Harvesting Act. Makes changes to definitions. Adds prohibitions against attempted violations in provisions concerning a harvest license and in provisions concerning trespass to harvest ginseng. Requires a person with a harvest license, grower's license, or dealer license to immediately produce the license when requested to do so by an officer or authorized employee of the Department of Natural Resources or any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or any other peace officer. Provides that the Department may suspend a person who violates the Act or commits other specified violations from engaging in any activity requiring a license under the Act for a period of time according to rules adopted by the Department (rather than not to exceed 5 years following the revocation). Provides that any device or equipment, including vehicles and conveyances, used or operated in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act or attempted to be used in violation of the Act or rules adopted under the Act is subject to seizure and confiscation by the Department. Lists procedures for seizure, notice, court adjudication, and sale of property. Provides for return of lost property to its rightful owner. Directs that proceeds of sales shall be deposited into the Wildlife and Fish Fund. Requires reporting under the Seizure and Forfeiture Reporting Act and makes conforming changes in that Act.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: John F. Curran (Republican), Senate

## Actions (9)

- 2026-06-01: Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran (Senate)
- 2026-04-24: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-04-14: Postponed - Criminal Law (Senate)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Assigned to Criminal Law (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3433.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
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3433.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)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3433-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).