RESPONSIBLE ANTIBIOTIC USE
- Introduced Feb 17, 2023
- In committee Feb 17, 2023
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Creates the Administration of the Transparent and Responsible Antibiotic Use Act. Provides that, on or after January 1, 2025, feed distributors shall report to the Department of Agriculture all veterinary feed directives associated with medicated feed distributed to producers along with associated feed distribution records. Provides that the Department shall set a target for reducing the use of medically important…
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Creates the Administration of the Transparent and Responsible Antibiotic Use Act. Provides that, on or after January 1, 2025, feed distributors shall report to the Department of Agriculture all veterinary feed directives associated with medicated feed distributed to producers along with associated feed distribution records. Provides that the Department shall set a target for reducing the use of medically important antibiotics in food processing by 50%. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the provisions of this Act and each violation of this Act is punishable by a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 to be paid to the Department and deposited into the Agricultural Premium Fund in the State treasury. Provides that the Attorney General may seek injunctive relief to prevent further violations of the Act. Defines terms.
Every action
6 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Norma Hernandez
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
- HouseSession Sine Die
Roll calls
No recorded votes on this bill yet.
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 2 cosponsors: 2 Democrats.
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Norma HernandezD Primary sponsor · District 77
All 2 cosponsors
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.