HB130 Summary

• Amends Section 9-11-54 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to provide reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses for persons with disabilities.

• Reduces residency requirement from six months to 90 days for eligible applicants receiving disability retirement or benefits from federal, state, or local government entities.

• Sets annual license fees at $5.00 for hunting licenses and $2.00 each for freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses, plus a $1.00 issuance fee.

• Requires applicants to provide evidence of disability benefits instead of sworn physician statements, with applications established by departmental rule.

• Establishes that disability licenses replace standard resident licenses and entitle holders to wildlife heritage license privileges, effective the first day of the third month following passage.