SB1304

REDUCING BARRIERS TO START ACT

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

Illinois SB1304 encourages eliminating first-year business fees for new businesses starting January 1, 2026.

Illinois SB1304, the Reducing Barriers to Start Act, aims to encourage the elimination of all first-year business fees for new businesses in the state, including home-based businesses, starting January 1, 2026. This initiative seeks to reduce initial financial barriers for entrepreneurs by targeting fees associated with licenses or registrations.

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Assignments Committee
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History

Mar 10

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

Mar 5

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

Mar 4

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson