HB1351

REDUCING BARRIERS TO START ACT

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1351 encourages eliminating first-year business fees for new businesses starting January 1, 2026.

Illinois HB1351, known as the Reducing Barriers to Start Act, aims to encourage the elimination of all first-year business fees for new businesses starting January 1, 2026. This includes businesses with a principal place of business in the state, such as home-based businesses. The act targets the reduction of initial financial barriers for new entrepreneurs.

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History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

Apr 1, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

Mar 28, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer