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VA HB1365

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hyland Fowler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum number of free fishing days from three to six per calendar year for both saltwater recreational fishing and inland waters fishing in Virginia

  • Amends § 28.2-302.5 (saltwater recreational fishing license exemptions) and § 29.1-301 (general fishing license exemptions) of the Code of Virginia

  • Free fishing day exemption for saltwater fishing does not apply to headboats, charterboats, or rental boats

  • The Board of Wildlife Resources may designate a replacement free fishing day if one is canceled due to inclement weather (inland waters only)

  • Makes a minor technical change updating "State of Kentucky" to "Commonwealth of Kentucky" in reciprocity provisions

Legislative Description

Fishing license requirements; free fishing days.

Last Action

Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources2/18/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Agriculture1/30/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources1/20/2026

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