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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Department of Agriculture Law to establish an access to nutritious food program addressing challenges in "food deserts," which are underserved geographic areas with limited access to fresh and healthy food. The bill defines a food desert as an area meeting specific criteria, such as having at least 25% of households below the federal poverty level, median family income at or below 80% of the state's median, or where a significant portion of residents (at least 500 or 33%) live more than one mile from a supermarket or large grocery store. The program aims to implement projects and strategies focused on distributing fresh and nutritious food and providing education about food preparation and nutrition. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Agriculture to promote information sharing about effective practices, convene an annual meeting with nonprofit organizations and interested parties to discuss successful programs, and develop strategies to improve food access and nutritional education in these underserved communities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1404&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1404.htm |
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