IllinoisHB2196104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

REGULATION-TECH

Sponsored By: Charles Meier (Republican)

Became Law

executiveassignmentsagricultureagriculture & conservation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

On-farm poultry exemption up to 5,000 birds

The law lets small poultry raisers sell birds they raised without continuous inspection, up to 5,000 birds a year. Sales must be on or from your premises—at the farm, farmers’ markets, roadside stands, or by delivery. Apply in writing; the exemption starts when the Department sends written notice and lasts two years unless revoked. Processing must be on‑premises, sanitary, and open to periodic Department checks, with one responsible person certified as a Food Protection Manager. Labels must show your name and address, the processing date, and "NOT INSPECTED‑Exempt P.L. 90‑492" in at least 10‑point type, and you must post an 18‑point point‑of‑sale notice or online message. At farmers’ markets, give safe‑handling instructions, keep required temperatures under Section 3.3, and seal products in watertight packages. Keep records proving you stayed under 5,000 birds and retain them for one year after each exemption; ads must state the products are exempt.

Exemption for meat raised for family

The law exempts people who raise animals or poultry on their own farm for personal or family use. You are not exempt if you buy or trade animals, run a slaughter business, prepare meat for sale (canning, curing, pickling, freezing, salting, or other prep), or allow slaughter of animals you do not own for more than 30 days.

Retail butchers exempt for simple cutting

The law exempts retail dealers and butchers when they only cut up already‑inspected meat or poultry and sell it directly to consumers in a retail store. The cutting must be incidental to running the store; any other processing or preparation is not covered.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Charles Meier
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Chapin Rose
Republican • Senate
Chris Balkema
Republican • Senate
Christopher Belt
Democratic • Senate
Cristina Castro
Democratic • Senate
Dan Swanson
Republican • House
David Koehler
Democratic • Senate
Erica Harriss
Republican • Senate
Jason R. Bunting
Republican • House
Jil Tracy
Republican • Senate
Li Arellano, Jr.
Republican • Senate
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Patrick J. Joyce
Democratic • Senate
Ryan Spain
Republican • House
Sally J. Turner
Republican • Senate
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Terri Bryant
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 341 • No: 0

House vote • 5/30/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs

Yes: 115 • No: 0

House vote • 5/29/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture;

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/8/2025

Do Pass Agriculture;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 116 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Agriculture & Conservation Committee;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee;