Illinois · 104th Regular Session · Bill
HB 1607: ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1607 is a bill introduced in the Illinois House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS. Primary sponsor: Sonya Harper (Democratic), Mattie Hunter (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Harper | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Mattie Hunter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Carol Ammons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Sharon Chung | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Mike Crawford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Lisa Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Marcus Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| La Shawn Ford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Nicolle Grasse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Graciela Guzmán | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Norma Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Lilian Jiménez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Gregg Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dave Koehler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Camille Lilly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Joyce Mason | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Yolonda Morris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Kevin Olickal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mike Porfirio | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Kevin Schmidt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 114 |
| Justin Slaughter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Nick Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Rachel Ventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Chris Welch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Maurice West | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
- Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0447
- Effective Date June 1, 2026
- Governor Approved
- Sent to the Governor
- Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
- Passed Both Houses
- Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 093-019-000
- Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
- Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
- Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Sonya M. Harper
- Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
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