HB 1264 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

PUB HLTH-ARTIFICIAL TRANS FAT

Summary
Creates the Artificial Trans Fat Restriction Act. Provides that no foods containing artificial trans fat shall be stored, distributed, held for service, or used in the preparation of any menu item or served in any food service establishment or by any mobile food unit commissary except food that is being served directly to patrons in a manufacturer's original sealed package. Provides that a food shall be deemed to contain artificial trans fat if the food is labeled as, lists as an ingredient, or has vegetable shortening, margarine, or any kind of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Provides that a food whose nutrition facts label or other documentation from the manufacturer lists the trans fat content of the food as less than 0.5 grams per serving, shall not be deemed to contain artificial trans fat. Effective January 1, 2008.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Committee
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Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 23, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 6, 2007
House · Reported by committee
Remains in Consumer Protection Committee
Mar 6, 2007
House · Failed in committee
Motion Do Pass - Lost Consumer Protection Committee; 002-008-001
Feb 20, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Consumer Protection Committee
Feb 15, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Eddie Washington
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