GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE Senate SponsorsSen. Dale Fowler Criminal Law Hearing Apr 14 2026 3:00PM Capitol 409 Springfield, IL 3/5/2026SenateAssigned to Criminal Law 5 ILCS 810/5525 ILCS 20/1from Ch. 61, par. 501525 ILCS 20/2afrom Ch. 61, par. 508525 ILCS 20/2bfrom Ch. 61, par. 509525 ILCS 20/2cfrom Ch. 61, par. 510525 ILCS 20/4from Ch. 61, par. 516525 ILCS 20/6525 ILCS 20/7 new525 ILCS 20/1a rep.525 ILCS 20/1b rep.525 ILCS 20/1c rep.525 ILCS 20/1d rep.525 ILCS 20/1e rep.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. 2/4/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler 2/4/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 3/5/2026SenateAssigned to Criminal Law 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026 3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026