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Illinois: Out of Kids’ Hands
Legislative Updates
Thank you, Representative Janet Yang Rohr and Representative Theresa Mah, for championing efforts to protect young people from dangerous weight-loss and muscle-building supplements with Illinois House Bill 3027 . HB3027 has gained additional support, including the addition of Representative Camille Y. Lilly as a co-sponsor.
This bill has been held for the 2026 session as amendments are finalized, with plans to reintroduce and advance it next year.
Bill Information
Introduced by Illinois Representatives Janet Yang Rohr and Theresa Mah in the 2025-2026 legislative session, the Ban on Harmful Supplements for Minors Act (HB3027) seeks to protect youth from underregulated diet pills and muscle-building supplements. This bill would prohibit the sale of these products to individuals under 18 unless prescribed by a healthcare provider. It also establishes enforcement measures, including civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, and grants authority to the Attorney General and the Department of Public Health to regulate additional supplements as needed.
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