SB 1021CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1021 requires new hunting and fishing access for youth with life-threatening illnesses

Original title: Fishing and hunting: youth program.

August 13, 2026

Fishing Hunting Youth Programs Disability Rights Wildlife Management Fishingandhunting youthprogram

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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a specific legal mandate for state wildlife agencies to prioritize recreational access for a vulnerable group, contingent on future legislative funding.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Resident youth with life-threatening illnesses

The bill creates new opportunities for these individuals to participate in fishing and hunting activities.

Fish and Game Commission

The commission is mandated to adopt specific regulations and consider special hunts for the program.

Department of Fish and Wildlife

The department is required to prepare and submit a report on the program to the Legislature.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

California will require the Fish and Game Commission to create new fishing and hunting opportunities for resident youth with life-threatening illnesses by January 1, 2028. The program mandates reasonable accommodations for participants and requires a follow-up report on the program's effectiveness by 2032.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for these new hunting and fishing opportunities?

The bill specifies resident youth with life-threatening illnesses.

Is this program guaranteed to happen?

No, the implementation of these provisions is contingent upon the Legislature providing an appropriation of funds.

What happens if the program is not successful?

The bill includes a that repeals these provisions on January 1, 2033.

Why It Matters

This bill establishes a specific legal mandate for state wildlife agencies to prioritize recreational access for a vulnerable group, contingent on future legislative funding.

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Discoveries

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Mandated Disability Accommodations in Wildlife Management

The bill explicitly links wildlife management regulations to federal and state disability law compliance, marking a shift toward formalizing accessibility in recreational hunting and fishing.

Fish and Game Commission

Connected Entities

organizationNatural Resources Agency“The agency where the Fish and Game Commission is housed.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Fish and Wildlife“State department responsible for reporting on the program's implementation.”Map →

organizationFish and Game Commission“State commission responsible for adopting regulations for fishing and hunting.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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