HB2814

USE/OCC TAX-HEARING AIDS

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Exempts hearing aids from sales and use taxes in Illinois.

HB2814 amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to exempt hearing aids from taxes starting January 1, 2026. The bill defines "hearing aid" as any wearable non-disposable, non-experimental instrument or device designed to aid or compensate for impaired human hearing, including parts, attachments, or accessories, but excluding batteries and cords. The exemption applies to both sales and use of hearing aids.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:08 AM

Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

Apr 11, 2025

House

Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

Mar 21, 2025

House

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