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 Bill Status of HB5726  99th General Assembly


Short Description:  FOOD-DRUG-ENERGY DRINKS

House Sponsors
Rep. Luis Arroyo and Laura Fine

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
410 ILCS 620/3.24 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Sets forth the General Assembly's findings concerning the sale of energy drinks to minors. Defines "energy drink" as a beverage that contains the following ingredients or any combination of the following ingredients: (1) taurine, naturally occurring or synthesized; (2) guarana, including any extract or product of the plant or the seed of the plant; (3) glucuronolactone; and (4) any extract, herb, or tuber of any species of ginseng. Provides that it is unlawful in this State for any person to sell, offer for sale, or deliver an energy drink to a person under 18 years of age. Provides that the Director of Public Health is authorized to file a complaint and apply to the circuit court for, and such court may upon hearing and for cause shown grant, a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating the provision concerning the Sale of energy drinks to minors.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/10/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Luis Arroyo
  2/10/2016HouseFirst Reading
  2/10/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  11/14/2016HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
  11/21/2016HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine
  1/3/2017HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die

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