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IL HB5237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anthony DeLuca

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits home rule counties and municipalities from imposing any tax on businesses calculated based on the number of employees
  • Amends the Counties Code (55 ILCS 5/5-1009) and the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/8-11-6a) to add this limitation
  • Functions as a state preemption of local government taxing authority under the Illinois Constitution
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
  • Introduced by Rep. Anthony DeLuca in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026 session)

Legislative Description

LOCAL GOV-PREEMPT TAX

Last Action

To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy: Other Taxes2/26/2026
Revenue & Finance2/24/2026
Rules2/10/2026

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