Bill Status of HB1600  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  PLASTIC DISPOSABLE FOODWARE

House Sponsors
Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz - Robyn Gabel - Anthony DeLuca - Kelly M. Cassidy - Camille Y. Lilly, Anne Stava-Murray, Michelle Mussman, Jehan Gordon-Booth, Nicolle Grasse, Theresa Mah, Laura Faver Dias, Mary Beth Canty, Eva-Dina Delgado, Margaret Croke, Terra Costa Howard, Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Anna Moeller, Lisa Davis, Bob Morgan, Maura Hirschauer, Dagmara Avelar, Maurice A. West, II, Joyce Mason, Natalie A. Manley, Matt Hanson, William "Will" Davis, Carol Ammons, Nabeela Syed, Martha Deuter, Thaddeus Jones, Abdelnasser Rashid, Tracy Katz Muhl, Ann M. Williams, Gregg Johnson and Hoan Huynh

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Mary Edly-Allen)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 620/16.10 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that a full-service restaurant or quick-service restaurant shall not provide single-use plastic disposable foodware items to a consumer ordering or purchasing dine-in food unless requested by the consumer and that plastic drinking straws must be provided when specifically requested. Provides that single-use plastic disposable foodware items that are provided may not be packaged in plastic. Provides that a food dispensing establishment or takeout food delivery service must provide options for a customer to request disposable foodware items separate from the customer's order, with certain requirements. Provides that a full-service restaurant or quick-service restaurant offering condiments may use dispensers rather than prepackaged disposable condiment packets. Provides that a full-service restaurant or quick-service restaurant must post a sign indicating that single-use plastic disposable foodware will be made available upon request or at a self serve station. Provides that a full-service restaurant or quick-service restaurant may make single-use plastic straws available to customers ordering or purchasing dine-in food by making available dispensers or certain other means if a sign is posted encouraging the reduction of the use single-use plastics. Provides for a civil penalty of $25, after a first notice of violation, for each day a full-service restaurant or quick-service restaurant is in violation, paid to the Department of Public Health. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2026.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
410 ILCS 620/16.10 new
Adds reference to:
410 ILCS 620/16.6 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Provides that a third-party food delivery platform or third-party online ordering platform must allow consumers to request single-use foodware when ordering food or beverages from a restaurant through the platform. Prohibits restaurants using a third-party food delivery platform or third-party online ordering platform from providing single-use foodware unless specifically requested by the consumer. Exempts certain foodware items, including items necessary for safety, items in vending machines, items prepackaged by manufacturers, items at restaurants at Chicago O'Hare or Chicago Midway Airports, and items provided at drive-through windows. Provides for civil penalties for a violation. Limits home rule powers.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
410 ILCS 620/16.6 new
Adds reference to:
New Act

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Single-Use Plastic Foodware Reduction Act. Defines terms. Provides that a third-party food delivery platform or third-party online ordering platform must allow consumers to request single-use foodware when ordering food or beverages from a restaurant through the platform. Prohibits restaurants using a third-party food delivery platform or third-party online ordering platform from providing single-use foodware unless specifically requested by the consumer. Exempts certain foodware items, including items necessary for safety, items in vending machines, items prepackaged by manufacturers, items at restaurants at Chicago O'Hare or Chicago Midway Airports, and items provided at drive-through windows. Provides for civil penalties for a violation. Limits home rule powers. Effective July 1, 2026.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/22/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  1/28/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/28/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/18/2025HouseAssigned to Public Health Committee
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
  3/6/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  3/17/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  3/17/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/18/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee
  3/18/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  3/20/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Public Health Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/20/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Public Health Committee; 006-003-000
  3/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
  3/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
  3/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  3/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  3/25/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
  3/25/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/26/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Public Health Committee
  3/26/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis
  3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/3/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  4/8/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 005-003-000
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
  4/9/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 075-039-000
  4/10/2025HouseMotion Filed to Reconsider Vote Rep. Ann M. Williams
  4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  4/11/2025HouseMotion to Reconsider Vote - Withdrawn Rep. Ann M. Williams
  4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
  4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
  4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments