Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB5789      — SERVING SMILES ACT

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

  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 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill exempts certain volunteers from food handling regulations in early childhood programs.

This bill amends existing food handling laws to exempt volunteers who serve food but do not prepare it in early childhood facilities. It defines volunteers broadly, including those who may be paid or unpaid.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may see more volunteers supporting food service in early childhood programs, enhancing community involvement.

Summary

Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that the Act does not apply to volunteers at an early childhood facility or early childhood program who only participate in the serving of food and do not participate in the preparation of food. Defines "volunteer" to include those performing services on either a paid or unpaid basis.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5789      do?
Amends the Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Provides that the Act does not apply to volunteers at an early childhood facility or early childhood program who only participate in the serving of food and do not participate in the preparation of food. Defines "volunteer" to include those performing services on either a paid or unpaid basis.
Who sponsors HB5789     ?
HB5789      is sponsored by Tony M. McCombie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5789     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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