HB5158

AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION AREAS

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a voluntary program for designating agricultural protection areas in Illinois.

The Agricultural Protection Area Act creates a voluntary statewide program for landowners to designate their land as agricultural protection areas. These areas are meant to protect and preserve agricultural use. The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers the program, which includes appointing a commission to advise on applications. Landowners can add or remove land from these areas, and the designation automatically renews every 20 years unless terminated.

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Where it stands

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Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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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

Feb 10

House

First Reading