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IL HB4721
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Harper
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AI Summary
- Expands Illinois's Grocery Initiative Act to include mobile farmers markets and online farmers markets as eligible recipients for grants and financial assistance alongside traditional grocery stores.
- Defines "mobile farmers market" as a farmers market operated from a movable vehicle or trailer that sells products directly to consumers on behalf of farmers or cottage food operations.
- Defines "online farmers market" as an online marketplace selling products primarily from Illinois farmers with delivery or pick-up options for consumers.
- Adds technology upgrades, including software and point-of-sale systems, as an eligible grant purpose under the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Grocery Initiative.
- Targets food deserts, defined as census tracts with at least 20% poverty rate where residents live more than 10 miles (rural) or half a mile (urban) from the nearest grocery store.
Legislative Description
GROCERY-ONLINE MARKETS
Last Action
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Revenue & Finance3/12/2026
Rules2/6/2026
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