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IL HB2196
Bill
Status
8/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Meier
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AI Summary
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Increases the poultry exemption limit from 5,000 to 7,500 birds per calendar year for poultry raisers who can process and sell poultry without continuous state or federal inspection
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Expands where exempt poultry products can be sold to include the farm, farmers' markets, roadside stands, and through direct delivery to consumers
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Requires at least one person responsible for operations to hold a Certified Food Protection Manager certification from an ANSI-accredited program
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Mandates specific labeling requirements including producer name and address, processing date, and "NOT INSPECTED-Exempt P.L. 90-492" statement in at least 10-point font
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Requires point-of-sale notices (18-point font on physical displays or online message) informing consumers that products were processed in an exempt on-farm facility
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Removes the previous restriction that prohibited producers from slaughtering animals not owned by them for more than 30 days
Legislative Description
REGULATION-TECH
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0210
8/15/2025