Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR0912      — ITALIAN BEEF DAY

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  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 May 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 30% · 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.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.

In plain language

Declares May 23, 2026, as Italian Beef Day in Illinois.

This bill establishes May 23, 2026, as Italian Beef Day in Illinois, celebrating the Italian beef sandwich's cultural significance. It recognizes the contributions of families and businesses that preserve this culinary tradition.

Summary

Declares May 23, 2026 as Italian Beef Day in the State of Illinois. Commends this iconic sandwich as a proud symbol of the State's culinary heritage, immigrant history, and community spirit. Extends thanks to the families and proprietors of Italian beef establishments across the State of Illinois in recognition of their enduring contributions to this shared heritage. Affirms commitment to honoring the cultural and economic contributions of the restaurants, food vendors, and hardworking Illinoisans who have kept this tradition alive for generations. Extends sincere congratulations and gratitude to the creators, cast, and crew of The Bear for their extraordinary portrayal of Chicago's Italian beef culture, for shining a national and international spotlight on the State of Illinois, and for inspiring pride in the State's rich culinary and cultural identity.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  2. Resolution Adopted

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  6. Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rick Ryan

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0912      do?
Declares May 23, 2026 as Italian Beef Day in the State of Illinois. Commends this iconic sandwich as a proud symbol of the State's culinary heritage, immigrant history, and community spirit. Extends thanks to the families and proprietors of Italian beef establishments across the State of Illinois in recognition of their enduring contributions to this shared heritage. Affirms commitment to honoring the cultural and economic contributions of the restaurants, food vendors, and hardworking Illinoisans who have kept this tradition alive for generations. Extends sincere congratulations and gratitude to the creators, cast, and crew of The Bear for their extraordinary portrayal of Chicago's Italian beef culture, for shining a national and international spotlight on the State of Illinois, and for inspiring pride in the State's rich culinary and cultural identity.
Who sponsors HR0912     ?
HR0912      is sponsored by Rick Ryan (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Jeff Keicher (Republican), and Matt Hanson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0912     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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