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IL HR0029
Resolution
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jason Bunting
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AI Summary
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Declares September 15 through September 21, 2025 as Farm Safety Week in Illinois
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Recognizes agriculture as one of the most dangerous sectors in the United States, with over 500 farming fatalities nationwide each year
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Highlights tractor overturns as the leading cause of farm-related deaths, resulting in approximately 130 deaths annually according to OSHA
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Addresses road safety concerns when sharing roads with farm vehicles, noting that farm equipment operators have limited rear visibility
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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