# Illinois HR0912: ITALIAN BEEF DAY

Illinois HR0912, ITALIAN BEEF DAY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Rick Ryan (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2026-05-20 (Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0912
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ITALIAN BEEF DAY
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-05-18
- Last action: 2026-05-20, Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
- Sponsor: Rick Ryan (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (5 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Declares May 23, 2026 as Italian Beef Day in the State of Illinois. Commends this iconic sandwich as a proud symbol of the State's culinary heritage, immigrant history, and community spirit. Extends thanks to the families and proprietors of Italian beef establishments across the State of Illinois in recognition of their enduring contributions to this shared heritage. Affirms commitment to honoring the cultural and economic contributions of the restaurants, food vendors, and hardworking Illinoisans who have kept this tradition alive for generations. Extends sincere congratulations and gratitude to the creators, cast, and crew of The Bear for their extraordinary portrayal of Chicago's Italian beef culture, for shining a national and international spotlight on the State of Illinois, and for inspiring pride in the State's rich culinary and cultural identity.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Rick Ryan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dave Vella (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jeff Keicher (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Matt Hanson (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-19 | House | Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; | pass | 5 | 0 |   |

## Actions (8)

- 2026-05-20: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher (House)
- 2026-05-20: Resolution Adopted (House)
- 2026-05-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (House)
- 2026-05-19: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella (House)
- 2026-05-19: Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions (House)
- 2026-05-19: Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000 (House)
- 2026-05-19: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-05-18: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rick Ryan (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0912.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/10400HR0912.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-HR0912-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).