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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. In provisions concerning the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall, by rule, expand the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program across the State through local WIC agency grants and contracting local farmers to ensure access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. Requires the Department to determine which counties can participate based on funds available and whether there is a sufficient number of farmers willing to accept WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program benefits. Requires the Department to adopt rules.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new grant program through the Illinois Department of Agriculture to support local farmers in providing free, healthy food to expectant mothers with low household incomes. Under this program, farmers can receive grants of up to $250,000 to help cover the costs of distributing locally produced food to expectant mothers who live in the same county or within 20 miles of the farmer's farm. To be eligible, farmers must submit a feasible distribution plan and be deemed trustworthy by the Department. The bill defines key terms such as "expectant mother" (a pregnant individual) and "expectant mother in need" (a pregnant woman whose household income is at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines). The Department of Agriculture will create and oversee the grant program by developing specific rules and determining applicant qualifications. This initiative aims to support both local agriculture and nutrition assistance for pregnant women with limited financial resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (14)
Rita Mayfield (D)*,
Doris Turner (D)*,
Bill Cunningham (D),
Regan Deering (R),
Sonya Harper (D),
Napoleon Harris (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Thaddeus Jones (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Mike Simmons (D),
Jil Tracy (R),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3323&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3323ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3323eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3323.htm |
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