HB4205

USE/OCC TAX-HEARING AIDS

Introduced·11/17/25
Introduced Text

Exempts hearing aids from use and occupation taxes in Illinois.

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, 2027. This bill affects individuals who purchase or lease hearing aids in Illinois. The exemption applies to wearable non-disposable, non-experimental instruments or devices designed to aid or compensate for impaired human hearing, including parts, attachments, or accessories, excluding batteries and cords. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 26

8:01 AM

House Income Tax Subcommittee Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

Jan 28

House

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro