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IL SB3426
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dale Fowler
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AI Summary
- Expands the Illinois Grocery Initiative Act to include mobile farmers markets and online farmers markets as eligible recipients for grants and financial assistance from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
- 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.
- Adds technology upgrades, including software and point-of-sale systems, as eligible grant purposes under the Act.
- Grants target food deserts, defined as census tracts with at least 20% poverty rate or low median family income 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
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/17/2026
Assignments2/4/2026
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