SB 419 Illinois Senate · 95th Regular Session

GEN ENGINEERED FOOD LABEL ACT

Summary
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.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2007
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Introduced Feb 7, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Jan 13, 2009
Senate · Failed
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Feb 7, 2007
Senate · Referred to committee
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J. Bradley Burzynski
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