# Illinois HR0057: LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION

Illinois HR0057, LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by La Shawn K. Ford (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2025-07-01 (Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0057
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: LIFEWAY FOODS-ACQUISITION
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-23
- Last action: 2025-07-01, Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: executive
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Commends Lifeway Foods, Inc. for its outstanding achievements and invaluable contributions to the State of Illinois and celebrates its dedication to excellence, innovation, and community enrichment. Expresses concerns regarding the potential acquisition of Lifeway Foods, Inc. by Danone North America PBC and urges all stakeholders to carefully consider the potential adverse effects on the Illinois economy and workforce. Reaffirms a commitment to supporting Illinois-based businesses like Lifeway Foods, Inc., especially founded by immigrants drawn to the freedom of our shores and nurtured in Illinois' economic climate, whose continued success and presence are essential to the State's economic health and prosperity.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: La Shawn K. Ford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael J. Kelly (Democratic), House

## Actions (5)

- 2025-07-01: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-05-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly (House)
- 2025-04-22: Assigned to Executive Committee (House)
- 2025-01-28: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-23: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0057.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0057.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0057-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).