HB1372

SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVES

Introduced·1/15/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1372 mandates that at least 50% of economic incentives awarded by the state or any state agency must go to businesses with 50 or fewer.

HB1372, known as the Small Business Economic Incentive Act, requires that at least 50% of the dollar value of all economic incentives awarded by the State or any state agency on or after January 1, 2026, must be awarded to businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees. This applies to economic incentives such as tax credits or other incentives aimed at job creation, infrastructure improvements, or economic development. The act does not apply to incentives awarded before January 1, 2026, even if they are distributed after that date.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:30 AM

Small Business, Technology Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Committee Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

9:00 AM

Small Business, Technology Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 17, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

Feb 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Small Business, Technology Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Committee