2025-2026 Regular SessionIllinois Legislature

SB1404: ACCESS TO NUTRITION PROGRAM

Legislative Summary

Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program".

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Bill History

1/31/2025
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler
Senate
1/31/2025
First Reading
Senate
1/31/2025
Referred to Assignments
Senate
2/11/2025
Assigned to Agriculture
Senate
3/21/2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/31/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Assignments(Senate)

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Primary Sponsor

Dale Fowler
Dale Fowler
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/31/202510.9 KB