HB4991 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MATERNAL NUTRITION PROGRAM
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Rita Mayfield
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 205/205-455 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of Agriculture Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Farmer-Direct Maternal Nutrition Program to provide grants or contracts to farmers for growing, aggregating, and distributing healthy food to eligible expectant mothers within 75 miles of the farm. Establishes eligibility based on income, participation in SNAP or WIC, or referral by a health care provider or social service agency. Authorizes partnerships with community organizations and health facilities. Requires coordination with other State agencies, outreach, rulemaking, and annual reporting to the General Assembly beginning in 2028. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee