Bill Sponsors: IL SB0627 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly

Bill Title: Creates the Genetically Engineered Food Right To Know Act. Provides that all foods containing genetically engineered material or produced with genetically engineered material must be clearly marked with a label placed in a conspicuous place that indicates that the food contains genetically engineered material or was produced with a genetically engineered material. Provides the specific language to be included on the label. Provides that the Department of Public Health may adopt rules necessary for the implementation of the Act.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2019-01-09 - Session Sine Die [SB0627 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Sponsors

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Senator John Cullerton [D]PrimarySponsored BillsSD-006FollowTheMoneyBallotpediaVoteSmart

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