IL HB5038

Prohibits the State of Illinois and state agencies from allowing contractors to purchase or obtain tropical hardwood or tropical hardwood products for use in completing state contracts, with certain exceptions.

Requires contractors to certify that commodities furnished to the State were not extracted, grown, harvested, or produced on land where deforestation or primary/old-growth forest degradation occurred.

Defines "forest-risk commodities" to include beef, cocoa, and other commodities identified by the State Procurement Task Force, while exempting products made entirely from recycled or reused materials.

Applies to contractors receiving state grants or holding contracts for public works, franchises/leases, or goods and services paid from state funds.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.