SF889

SF889 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Age-related exemptions for certain game and fish licenses modification

Related bill: HF611

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill S.F. No. 889 seeks to update the age-related exemptions for fishing and hunting licenses in the state of Minnesota. Here’s what is proposed:

Fishing: It proposes to increase the age limit where minors can fish without a license from under 16 to under 18 years old. It similarly adjusts the regulations for netting specific types of fish for personal consumption.
Small Game Hunting: The bill proposes that minors under the age of 18 (previously under 16) won't need a small game license if they meet certain criteria, such as having a firearms safety certificate or being accompanied by a licensed adult.
License Fees: Adjustments are made to the fees for various licenses affecting both residents and non-residents, including fees for hunting small game, deer, and other wildlife. The bill proposes clear fee structures depending on age and residency status.
Repeal of Previous Exemptions: The bill repeals certain subdivisions that are outdated or revised by this new legislative action concerning young residents spearing fish and nonresident youth hunting small game.

Overall, the bill intends to simplify and extend the age exemptions for young anglers and hunters, while modifying license fees to reflect these changes.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 02, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expanded age range for fishing and small-game hunting without a license."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Repeals subdivisions that provided various age-specific exemptions."
      ],
      "summary": "The bill modifies age-related exemptions for certain licenses under section 97A.451.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted the age at which small-game and trapping licenses are required."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.451"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New fee categories for different age groups and types of licenses."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Elimination of certain license categories previously available."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends fee structures for various resident and nonresident licenses as detailed in section 97A.475.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted fees for various hunting and fishing licenses."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97A.475"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarification on the usage of apprentice-hunter validations and accompanying adult requirements."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies the requirements for apprentice hunters under section 97B.022.",
      "modified": [
        "Expanded provisions for hunting with apprentice validations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.022"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Added provisions for individuals under specific age to hunt and trap without licenses."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill outlines exceptions to license requirements as per section 97B.601.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted the age for licensing exemptions for small-game hunting."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "97B.601"
  }
]