HB1607

ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS

Complete·12/12/25

Establishes the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts to review and advise on eliminating food deserts in Illinois.

The Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts Act establishes a commission in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to review the effectiveness of current state-led efforts to eliminate food deserts in Illinois and advise the General Assembly on policy, funding, initiatives, and best practices. The commission consists of various state officials and representatives from food retailers, retailers, non-profit organizations, and county governments. The commission will submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, with annual updates.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

55 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Public Health Committee Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

2:00 PM

Public Health Committee Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

Dec 12, 2025

House

Governor Approved

Dec 12, 2025

House

Effective Date June 1, 2026