Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB2923      — ACCESS TO NUTRITION PROGRAM

Last action — Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 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 creates a program to improve access to nutritious food in food deserts.

This legislation establishes a program to enhance distribution of fresh food and provide nutrition education in areas lacking access to healthy foods. It also facilitates the sharing of effective strategies and organizes annual meetings for collaboration among nonprofits and stakeholders.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families in food deserts may have better access to fresh food and nutrition education.

Summary

Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program".

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Assigned to Agriculture

  4. Referred to Assignments

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

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

healthcare education agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2923      do?
Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall conduct an access to nutritious food program to establish and operate projects and strategies within food deserts that focus on: (1) distribution of fresh and nutritious food; and (2) education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall promote the sharing of information concerning best practices and programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Provides that the Department shall convene an annual meeting of nonprofit organizations and other interested parties to share best practices and information on programs, including specified projects, that have proven to be effective in improving distribution of fresh and nutritious food and education in food preparation and nutrition. Defines "food desert" and "program".
Who sponsors SB2923     ?
SB2923      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2923     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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