HB 985

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 96th Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Gen Engineered Food Label Act

Abstract

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 create rules necessary for the implementation of the Act.

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Jan 11, 2011

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 13, 2009

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 04, 2009

House

Re-assigned to Environment & Energy Committee

Feb 20, 2009

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

Feb 18, 2009

House

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Feb 10, 2009

House

First Reading

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Deborah Mell

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