HB4859Introduced in the House
SCH CD-UNUSED FOOD SHARING
Introduced by Janet Yang Rohr, District 41
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the School Code. Allows a school district to comply with provisions concerning school unused food sharing plans by implementing a share table. Provides that the school district may develop and follow a policy on standard operating procedures for share tables. Effective August 1, 2027.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0684
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Education Committee · April 28, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Mike Porfirio | 11 | Yes |
| Willie Preston | 16 | Not Voting |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Craig Wilcox | 32 | Not Voting |
| Donald DeWitte | 33 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools
Do Pass / Short Debate Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools; 009-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-001-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Education
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Laura Ellman
Do Pass Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 30, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 5, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0684
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