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HB 5769

STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dave Severin

The bill designates the strawberry milkshake as Illinois’ official state beverage.

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin
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Bill Summary · HB 5769

Purpose and intent

HB5769 proposes to designate a specific beverage as Illinois’ official state beverage. Specifically, it adds a new section to the State Designations Act declaring the strawberry milkshake as the official State beverage of Illinois. The bill is introduced by Rep. Dave Severin (with a co-sponsor) and would become law if enacted.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new provision to the State Designations Act (5 ILCS 460/110 new).
  • Section 110 states: “The strawberry milkshake is designated the official State beverage of the State of Illinois.”
  • The designation is codified within the existing framework of the State Designations Act, which lists various official state symbols (e.g., state song, state animal, etc.). The bill does not alter other designations or procedures for recognizing state symbols.

Who/what is affected

  • State designation framework: The official status applies to the strawberry milkshake within Illinois’ system of state symbols.
  • General public and state agencies: While primarily ceremonial, the designation could influence state branding materials, education, tourism outreach, and ceremonial occasions where state symbols are highlighted.
  • No financial or regulatory obligations are imposed: The bill does not create funding, standards, or regulatory requirements tied to the beverage.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Action history indicates the bill was filed with the Clerk on May 11, 2026.
  • As introduced, the bill’s path would typically involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both chambers before reaching the governor for signature or veto. The summary does not indicate any fiscal impact or sunset provisions.
  • The designation would take effect only if the bill becomes law and is enacted, at which point the strawberry milkshake would be recognized as Illinois’ official state beverage.

Additional notes

  • The bill is concise and ceremonial in nature, focusing solely on establishing the strawberry milkshake as a state symbol without creating related programs or incentives.
  • It follows a common legislative pattern of naming official state symbols to promote state identity and cultural or culinary heritage.

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

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