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IL HR0029

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Bunting

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares September 15 through September 21, 2025 as Farm Safety Week in Illinois

  • Recognizes agriculture as one of the most dangerous sectors in the United States, with over 500 farming fatalities nationwide each year

  • Highlights tractor overturns as the leading cause of farm-related deaths, resulting in approximately 130 deaths annually according to OSHA

  • Addresses road safety concerns when sharing roads with farm vehicles, noting that farm equipment operators have limited rear visibility

  • Emphasizes the importance of awareness for both physical dangers and the emotional toll farming takes on the agricultural community

Legislative Description

FARM SAFETY WEEK

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation4/22/2025
Rules1/28/2025

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