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HB 5038

PROCUREMENT-NO DEFORESTATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Faver Dias and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois state procurement must exclude products from recently deforested lands, using government purchasing power to combat global deforestation and environmental degradation.

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Bill Summary · HB 5038

Legislative bill overview

HB 5038 requires Illinois state procurement to exclude products sourced from recently deforested land, establishing environmental standards for government purchasing. The bill aims to leverage state buying power to discourage deforestation practices in supply chains, particularly for commodities like beef, soy, palm oil, and timber products.

Why is this important

State procurement represents billions in annual spending, making it a significant market lever. By conditioning purchases on no-deforestation sourcing, Illinois could incentivize producers to adopt sustainable practices while potentially reducing the state's contribution to global deforestation—a major driver of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: No-deforestation certified products often carry price premiums, potentially increasing procurement costs for state agencies and requiring budget adjustments
  • Supply chain verification: Enforcing deforestation standards requires robust monitoring systems; determining what qualifies as "recently deforested" and verifying compliance across global supply chains presents practical and administrative challenges
  • Economic impacts on producers: Suppliers currently using deforested land sources may face exclusion, raising concerns about farmer livelihoods and potential interstate/international trade complications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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