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HB5021 - 104th General Assembly
GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
525 ILCS 20/1from Ch. 61, par. 501
525 ILCS 20/2afrom Ch. 61, par. 508
525 ILCS 20/2bfrom Ch. 61, par. 509
525 ILCS 20/2cfrom Ch. 61, par. 510
525 ILCS 20/4from Ch. 61, par. 516
525 ILCS 20/7 new
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper |
| 2/10/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/10/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee |
| 3/18/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/07/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/09/2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-000-000 |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/10/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |