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IL SB3518
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel Ventura
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the State of Illinois and State agencies from allowing contractors to purchase or use tropical hardwood or tropical hardwood products when 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, excluding products made entirely from recycled or reused materials.
- Establishes the "Deforestation-Free Illinois Law" as Article 54 within the Illinois Procurement Code, applying to contractors receiving State grants or contracts for public works, franchises, or goods and services.
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
PROCUREMENT-NO DEFORESTATION
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Executive2/17/2026
Assignments2/5/2026
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