Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 8 D · 3 R cosponsors

HR0823      — IL BACON DAY

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

Establishes May 6, 2026, as Illinois Bacon Day.

The bill designates May 6, 2026, as Illinois Bacon Day and encourages residents to enjoy bacon and appreciate pig farmers. It aims to celebrate the contributions of the bacon industry.

Summary

Declares May 6, 2026 as Illinois Bacon Day in the State of Illinois and invites all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  6. Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee; 009-000-000

  7. Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  10. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0823      do?
Declares May 6, 2026 as Illinois Bacon Day in the State of Illinois and invites all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon.
Who sponsors HR0823     ?
HR0823      is sponsored by Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Charles Meier (Republican), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Katie Stuart (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), and Lilian Jiménez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0823     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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