Bill Title: Creates the Emerging and Socially Disadvantaged Farmers Infrastructure and Market Access Grant Program. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall administer grants to eligible applicants to increase agricultural production, strengthen farm viability, and expand market access. Defines "emerging farmer," "socially disadvantaged farmer," and related terms. Specifies allowable uses of grant funds, priorities for awards, and reporting requirements. Effective July 1, 2026.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 37)

Status: (Engrossed) 2026-05-26 - Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes [HB4922 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

Revision	Date	Format	Source	View
Engrossed	2026-04-20	HTML/Text	Link	View
Introduced	2026-02-03	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

Amendment	Date	Disposition	Format	Source	View
Senate Amendment 001	2026-05-15	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View
House Amendment 002	2026-04-17	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View
House Amendment 001	2026-03-24	Proposed	HTML/Text	Link	View

Supplemental Documents

Title	Description	Date	Format	Source	View
No supplemental documents for Illinois HB4922 currently on file.