HB 4922

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: May 22, 2026.

EMERGING FARMER GRANT PROGRAM.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-4922

Session 104

Status passed_lower

Committee Assignments

House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-05-22

Agriculture Infrastructure / Utilities

Summary

Creates the Emerging and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Infrastructure and Market Access Grant Program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall administer grants to eligible applicants to increase agricultural production, strengthen farm viability, and expand market access. Defines "emerging farmer, ""socially disadvantaged farmer, and related terms. Specifies allowable uses of grant funds, priorities for awards, and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2026."

Sponsor

Sonya M. Harper

Official Source Back to Bills

Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-05-22	Status	passed_lower
2026-05-22	Latest Action	5/22/2026 - Senate:

More Bills From This Sponsor

HB 5021

GINSENG HARVESTING-FORFEITURE

enacted • House of Representatives

HB 3409

COSMETIC PRODUCTS ACT

enacted • House of Representatives

HB 4720

$AGR-DISADVANTAGED FARMERS

in_committee • House of Representatives

HB 5504

$AGR BEGINNING FARMER

in_committee • House of Representatives

HB 5577

$DEPT AGR-FARM DP GRANT

in_committee • House of Representatives

HB 5792

MUNI CD-TICKET RESALE TAX

in_committee • House of Representatives