State Senator Linda Holmes, Chairperson of the Illinois Senate Committee on Agriculture and Economic Development, has introduced Bill S.3655 that would eliminate cages and mandate housing consistent with the UEP Animal Husbandry Guidelines. The Bill would also restrict the sale of eggs derived from hens held in other than conforming housing.
If the Bill is enacted, a target date of January 1st, 2026, is intended. This is clearly too soon to allow replacement of existing cages. In the course of subsequent debate on the bill, the compliance date will most probably be extended following the lead of Utah that has delayed complete transition to 2030.