Illinois HB 2531: GROCERY ACT-GRANTS
Status: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-04-17)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 2531
Sponsors: Mary Beth Canty, Carol Ammons
Bill Text
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