Committee of Jurisdiction: Health and Human Services
Introduction
This Bill Creates the Healthy Food Program Development Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture may coordinate with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to establish a Healthy Food Development Program to expand access to healthy foods in eligible areas in the State by providing assistance to grocery stores, corner stores, farmers’ markets, and other small food retailers.
State Action
Illinois
NBCSL Member Sponsor(s):- Rep. Sonya Harper (IL)
Summary: State of Illinois - HB2382: Healthy Food Access Program
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