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HB1365

Fishing license requirements; free fishing days.

Status:
In House

Latest Action: Feb. 4, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

Chief Patron:
Buddy Fowler (R)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Fishing license requirements; exemptions; free fishing days.

Increases from three to six days the maximum number of free fishing days, during which a person is allowed to fish without a fishing license, that the Board of Wildlife Resources may designate for inland waters in the Commonwealth and the Commissioner of Marine Resources may designate for saltwater recreational fishing in the Commonwealth. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/20/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26104570D
  • 01/20/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
  • 01/30/2026 - House: Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture
  • 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
  • 02/04/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)

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