HB4250

TOBACCO TAX-REMOTE SELLERS

Introduced·12/18/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4250 amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act to impose a tax on remote retail sellers of tobacco products beginning July 1, 2026.

Illinois HB4250 amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995 to impose a tax on remote retail sellers of tobacco products. Effective July 1, 2026, any person engaged in business as a remote retail seller of tobacco products must obtain a license and pay a tax of 45% of the wholesale price of tobacco products sold or otherwise disposed of to retailers or consumers in the state. The bill defines "remote retail seller" as a person located inside or outside of the state who makes remote retail sales.

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Rules Committee
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History

Jan 14

House

First Reading

Jan 14

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Dec 18, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II