Model Legislation
Illinois HB2382
Healthy Food Access Program
Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee
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.
NBCSL Member Sponsors
- Rep. Sonya Harper (IL)