HB5237

LOCAL GOV-PREEMPT TAX

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5237 limits home rule powers to tax businesses based on employee count and aviation fuel sales.

HB5237 amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to restrict home rule counties and municipalities from imposing certain taxes. Specifically, it prohibits these entities from taxing businesses based on the number of employees. Additionally, it restricts home rule counties from taxing aviation fuel sales unless the revenue is used for airport-related purposes. The bill also limits municipalities from taxing businesses based on employee count and from taxing aviation fuel sales. The changes take effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 19

8:00 AM

House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 19

8:06 AM

House Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

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

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate