HB1847

GARDENS-SEED SAVING

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1847 allows individuals to save seeds from vegetable gardens for personal use or non-commercial sharing.

Illinois HB1847 amends the Garden Act to ensure that individuals can save seeds from vegetable gardens for personal use or non-commercial sharing. This right applies to gardens on one's own property or on private property with the owner's permission. The bill also clarifies that local governments may not adopt regulations or ordinances that specifically target vegetable gardens or the saving of seeds from these gardens, though they may still regulate other aspects such as height, setback, water use, fertilizer use, or invasive species control.

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Rules Committee
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Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Conservation Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee