HB5300

DCEO-FOOD DESERT ZONES

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5300 addresses food deserts by enhancing access to healthy food options in underserved areas.

Illinois HB5300 aims to tackle food deserts by improving access to healthy food in areas lacking such options. The bill focuses on supporting grocery stores and farmers' markets in underserved regions, potentially through grants or subsidies. This initiative seeks to benefit residents in food deserts by increasing the availability of fresh produce and other nutritious foods.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 26

8:01 AM

House Income Tax Subcommittee Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 24

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

Mar 19

House

To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee