Revise age for discounted hunting, fishing licenses and permits
Legislative Analysis Report Revise age for discounted hunting, fishing licenses and permits
1. Primary Purpose of the Bill
This bill lowers the age at which Ohio residents qualify for discounted senior hunting and fishing licenses and permits from 66 to 65 years of age.
RecreationNatural ResourcesSeniors
2. Changes to Existing Law
ORC Sec. 1533.10 Changes the definition of a senior hunter to lower the age requirement for discounted senior hunting licenses from 66 to 65.
ORC Sec. 1533.11 Changes the definition of a senior permit applicant to lower the age requirement for discounted senior deer and wild turkey permits from 66 to 65.
ORC Sec. 1533.111 Changes the definition of a senior permit applicant to lower the age requirement for discounted senior fur taker permits from 66 to 65.
ORC Sec. 1533.32 Changes the definition of a senior angler to lower the age requirement for discounted senior fishing licenses from 66 to 65.
ORC Sec. 1533.321 Changes the definition of a senior applicant to lower the age requirement for discounted senior multi-year and lifetime hunting and fishing licenses from 66 to 65.
3. Key Information for Citizens
🗳️ What You Need to Know
- Ohio residents who are 65 years old can now buy discounted senior hunting and fishing licenses and permits.
- Previously, residents had to wait until they turned 66 to qualify for these senior discounts.
- The age change applies to annual licenses, multi-year licenses, lifetime licenses, and special permits like deer, wild turkey, and fur-taking.
4. Entities Affected
- Ohio residents who are 65 years old
- Hunters and anglers in Ohio
- Ohio Division of Wildlife
5. Regulatory Impact & Enforcement
Agency Authority: The Chief of the Division of Wildlife administers the licensing program, but no new regulatory authority is created.
Penalties & Mandates: Not applicable
Implementation Timeline: Not applicable
6. Estimated Fiscal Impact
State Revenue Impact
Not applicable
Local Government Impact
Not applicable
Implementation Costs
Not applicable
Net Annual Fiscal Effect
Not applicable
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Primary Sponsors
Kellie Deeter
District
54
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Republican
David Thomas
District
65
Chamber
House of Representatives
Party
Republican
Co-Sponsors
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Feb 12 2025
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Referred to committee
Mar 19 2025
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Jun 24 2025
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Signed By The Governor
Jul 01 2025
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