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IL HB5175
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Camille Lilly
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AI Summary
- Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to allow home rule municipalities to impose taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products based on number of units, provided they had imposed such a tax before July 1, 1993
- Removes the previous restriction that prohibited home rule municipalities from imposing unit-based cigarette or tobacco taxes after July 1, 1993 if they had not already done so before that date
- Expands the scope to explicitly include taxes on cigarettes, other tobacco products, or both (previously the language was less specific)
- Maintains existing preemption rules for other local taxes including those on alcoholic beverages, hotel/motel rooms, real property transfers, and prepared food
- Introduced by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
Legislative Description
MUNI-CIGARETTE/TOBACCO REVENUE
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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