SB 125

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 17, 2025.

GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-125
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Assignments
Senate in_committee 2025-01-17
Summary

Creates the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Act. Provides that, beginning on the effective date of the Act, any food offered for retail sale in this State is misbranded if it is entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering and that fact is not disclosed in a specified manner. Provides that the Act shall not be construed to require the listing of specific ingredients as genetically engineered. Creates exemptions from the requirements of the Act. Creates a right of action for violations of the Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules necessary to implement the Act. Defines terms. Contains a severability provision. Effective January 1, 2026.

Sponsor
Laura M. Murphy
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-01-17 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-17 Status in_committee
2025-01-17 Latest Action 1/17/2025 - Senate:
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