ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS
State of IllinoisIllinoisCreates the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts Act. Establishes the Commission on Eliminating Food Deserts in the Office of the Lieutenant Governor for the purpose of reviewing the effectiveness of current State-led efforts to eliminate food deserts in Illinois and advising the General Assembly on policy, funding, initiatives, and best practices for the elimination of food deserts in Illinois. Describes the membership of the Commission. Provides that the Commission shall convene at the call of the chairperson and meet as frequently as necessary to carry out its duties. Provides that the Office of the Lieutenant Governor shall provide administrative and other support to the Commission. Provides that commissioners shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses from funds appropriated for that purpose. Provides that the Commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2027, with annual addenda thereafter. Provides that the Act is repealed and the Commission is dissolved if 90% of food deserts in this State have been eliminated, with certain requirements. Defines terms.
- Status
- Passed
- Signed or otherwise enacted
- Status date
- Dec 12, 2025
- 335 days ago
- Current chamber
- Senate
- Session
- 2025-2026 Regular Session
IL HB 1607 · PassedDec 12
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Bill details
- Last action
- Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura · Mar 17, 2026
Sponsors
SHSonya HarperRepresentative · Democrat · HD-006Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
MHMattie HunterSenator · Democrat · SD-003Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
EGEdgar GonzalezRepresentative · Democrat · HD-023
LFLaShawn FordRepresentative · Democrat · HD-008
CACarol AmmonsRepresentative · Democrat · HD-103
YMYolanda MorrisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-009
CLCamille LillyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-078
MCMichael CrawfordRepresentative · Democrat · HD-031
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DMDebbie Meyers-MartinRepresentative · Democrat · HD-038
SCSharon ChungRepresentative · Democrat · HD-091
JMJoyce MasonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-061
MWMaurice WestRepresentative · Democrat · HD-067
NHNorma HernandezRepresentative · Democrat · HD-077
NSNicholas SmithRepresentative · Democrat · HD-034
LJLilian JimenezRepresentative · Democrat · HD-004
KOKevin OlickalRepresentative · Democrat · HD-016
MEMarcus EvansRepresentative · Democrat · HD-033
EWEmanuel WelchRepresentative · Democrat · HD-007
KSKevin SchmidtRepresentative · Republican · HD-114
JSJustin SlaughterRepresentative · Democrat · HD-027
GJGregg JohnsonRepresentative · Democrat · HD-072
LDLisa DavisRepresentative · Democrat · HD-032
NGNicolle GrasseRepresentative · Democrat · HD-053
DKDavid KoehlerSenator · Democrat · SD-046
MPMike PorfirioSenator · Democrat · SD-011
GGGraciela GuzmanSenator · Democrat · SD-020
RVRachel VenturaSenator · Democrat · SD-043
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 17, 2026Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel VenturaSenate
Dec 12, 2025Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0447House
Dec 12, 2025Effective Date June 1, 2026House
Dec 12, 2025Governor ApprovedHouse
Nov 21, 2025Sent to the GovernorHouse
Oct 28, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle GrasseHouse
Oct 28, 2025Passed Both HousesHouse
Oct 28, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 093-019-000House
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Oct 16, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000House
Oct 16, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Oct 16, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Sonya M. HarperHouse
Oct 16, 2025Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1House
Oct 16, 2025Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000House
Jul 1, 2025Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Jun 1, 2025Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1House
Jun 1, 2025Arrived in HouseHouse
Jun 1, 2025Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000Senate
Jun 1, 20253/5 Vote RequiredSenate
May 23, 2025Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025Senate
May 15, 2025Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela GuzmánSenate
May 14, 2025Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike PorfirioSenate
May 14, 2025Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025Senate
May 14, 2025Second ReadingSenate
May 14, 2025Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David KoehlerSenate
May 7, 2025Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025Senate
May 7, 2025Do Pass as Amended Public Health; 008-000-000Senate
May 6, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 AdoptedSenate
May 6, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public HealthSenate
May 2, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to AssignmentsSenate
May 2, 2025Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie HunterSenate
Apr 29, 2025Postponed - Public HealthSenate
Apr 23, 2025Assigned to Public HealthSenate
Apr 8, 2025Referred to AssignmentsSenate
Apr 8, 2025First ReadingSenate
Apr 8, 2025Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mattie HunterSenate
Apr 8, 2025Placed on Calendar Order of First ReadingSenate
Apr 8, 2025Arrive in SenateSenate
Apr 7, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa DavisHouse
Apr 7, 2025Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda MorrisHouse
Apr 7, 2025Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Yolonda MorrisHouse
Apr 7, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg JohnsonHouse
Apr 7, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin SlaughterHouse
Apr 7, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda MorrisHouse
Apr 7, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin SchmidtHouse
Apr 7, 2025Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-009-000House
Apr 7, 2025Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse
Apr 7, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 3 AdoptedHouse
Apr 7, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 2 AdoptedHouse
Mar 26, 2025Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short DebateHouse
Mar 26, 2025Second Reading - Short DebateHouse
Mar 25, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000House
Mar 25, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 008-000-000House
Mar 25, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeHouse
Mar 24, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" WelchHouse
Mar 24, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Mar 24, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. HarperHouse
Mar 19, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.House
Mar 19, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John OlickalHouse
Mar 19, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian JiménezHouse
Mar 19, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. SmithHouse
Mar 18, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeHouse
Mar 18, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeHouse
Mar 13, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Mar 13, 2025House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. HarperHouse
Mar 13, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma HernandezHouse
Mar 13, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, IIHouse
Mar 13, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce MasonHouse
Mar 13, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon ChungHouse
Mar 13, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-MartinHouse
Mar 13, 2025Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateHouse
Mar 12, 2025Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000House
Mar 12, 2025House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Agriculture & Conservation Committee; by Voice VoteHouse
Mar 12, 2025Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa DavisHouse
Mar 12, 2025Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol AmmonsHouse
Mar 12, 2025Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. FordHouse
Mar 12, 2025Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.House
Mar 10, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael CrawfordHouse
Mar 5, 2025House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeHouse
Mar 4, 2025House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Mar 4, 2025House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. HarperHouse
Feb 26, 2025Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. LillyHouse
Feb 18, 2025Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeHouse
Jan 28, 2025Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Jan 28, 2025First ReadingHouse
Jan 23, 2025Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. HarperHouse
Recorded votes
Third Reading in HouseApr 7, 2025 · House · 95 yea · 9 nayPassedPassed
Third Reading in SenateMay 31, 2025 · Senate · 55 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeMar 12, 2025 · House · 9 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeMar 25, 2025 · House · 9 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House Agriculture & Conservation CommitteeMar 25, 2025 · House · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Public Health CommitteeMay 6, 2025 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Public Health CommitteeMay 6, 2025 · Senate · 8 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
House ConcurrenceOct 28, 2025 · House · 93 yea · 19 nayPassedPassed
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