SB0073 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BABY FOODS-TOXIC HEAVY METALS
Last Action
08/15/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0345
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 620/11.7 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that on and after January 1, 2026, a person may not sell, distribute, or offer for sale baby food in the State that contains toxic heavy metals that exceed the limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Defines "toxic heavy metal" as arsenic, cadmium, lead, or mercury and defines other terms. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, each manufacturer of baby food shall test a representative sample of each production aggregate of the manufacturer's final baby food product for each toxic heavy metal. Requires monthly testing. Beginning January 1, 2027, requires each manufacturer of baby food to make certain information publicly available. Provides that if a consumer believes, based on information gathered through the use of the code included on the baby food product label, that baby food is being sold in the State with toxic heavy metals that exceed limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the consumer may report that baby food to the Department of Public Health.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Defines "final baby food product", "product label", and "product shelf life". Makes changes to the definition of "proficient laboratory". Changes the term "toxic heavy metal" to "toxic element". Provides that no person or entity shall sell in the State or manufacture, deliver, or hold or offer for sale in the State any baby food that does not comply with the requirements described in the amendatory provisions (rather than a person may not sell, distribute, or offer for sale baby food in the State that contains toxic heavy metals that exceed the limits established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration). Provides that each manufacturer of baby food shall test a representative sample of each production aggregate of the manufacturer's final baby food product for toxic elements at a proficient laboratory (rather than for each toxic heavy metal). Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, for final baby products sold, manufactured, delivered, or held or offered for sale in the State, requires each manufacturer of baby food to disclose product information to consumers consistent with certain specifications. Removes provisions concerning a consumer's ability to report to the Department of Public Health baby food being sold in the State with toxic heavy metals that exceed certain limits. Directs the Department of Public Health to adopt rules to implement a system for consumer reporting of baby foods.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
In provisions concerning baby foods and toxic elements, provides that the Department of Public Health shall implement (rather than adopt rules to implement) a system for consumer reporting of baby foods.
Actions
DateChamberAction
01/13/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
01/13/2025SenateFirst Reading
01/13/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
01/17/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
01/22/2025SenateAssigned to Public Health
02/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
02/26/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
02/26/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
03/04/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Public Health
03/07/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
03/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
03/19/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Public Health; 009-000-000
03/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
03/24/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
03/24/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
04/01/2025SenateSecond Reading
04/01/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
04/03/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
04/04/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
04/04/2025HouseArrived in House
04/04/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
04/07/2025HouseFirst Reading
04/07/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
04/17/2025HouseAssigned to Public Health Committee
04/21/2025HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
04/24/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 009-000-000
04/24/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
04/24/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
04/24/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
04/29/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee
05/01/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
05/01/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 009-000-000
05/05/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
05/13/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
05/13/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
05/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/20/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
05/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
05/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
05/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
05/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
05/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
05/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
05/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
05/21/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
05/21/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2025
05/21/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
05/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Laura Fine
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Public Health
05/27/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Public Health; 007-000-000
05/30/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
05/31/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
05/31/2025SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
05/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
05/31/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
06/27/2025SenateSent to the Governor
08/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
08/15/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0345