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IL SB3655
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Lightford
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AI Summary
- Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934 to change how maximum fines are calculated for liquor license violations
- Removes the previous cap of $20,000 in total fines "for the period of the license" and replaces it with a $20,000 maximum fine "per violation"
- Allows the Illinois Liquor Control Commission to impose significantly higher cumulative fines against repeat offenders, as each violation can now be penalized up to $20,000 separately
- Removes the $500 per violation fine limit that previously existed in the statute
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
LIQUOR-MAXIMUM FINES
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/5/2026
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