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 efforts to eliminate food deserts in Illinois and advise the General Assembly on policy, funding, initiatives, and best practices. The commission includes representatives from various state departments, county governments, food retailers, non-profit organizations, and individuals from food deserts. The commission will submit a report by January 1, 2027, and annual addenda thereafter.
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