HB 1249

  • Illinois House Bill
  • 97th 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 08, 2013

House

Session Sine Die

Mar 09, 2012

House

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

Feb 27, 2012

House

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Nov 01, 2011

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

Mar 17, 2011

House

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

Feb 24, 2011

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

Feb 14, 2011

House

Assigned to Agriculture & Conservation Committee

Feb 08, 2011

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Deborah Mell

House

Referred to Rules Committee

House

First Reading

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