Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB3628      — ROTA-LIQUOR CERTIFICATE

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates the process for handling retail liquor licenses linked to registration issues.

This bill amends regulations regarding retailers of alcoholic liquor by establishing a notification process for licensees whose registration is denied or revoked. It allows the Liquor Control Commission to inactivate those licenses based on the Department of Revenue's actions.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may affect jobs in retail liquor stores if those businesses lose their licenses due to registration issues.
  • Families: {}
  • Small Business: If you own a retail liquor store, this bill means your license could be inactivated if your registration is denied or revoked.

Summary

Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, if a person who is licensed as a retailer of alcoholic liquor has had the renewal of his or her certificate of registration denied or has had his or her certificate of registration revoked, then the Department of Revenue shall file a notice with the Liquor Control Commission that includes a certification, signed by the Director of Revenue or his or her designee, attesting that the person's certificate of registration renewal has been denied or revoked after notice and an opportunity to be heard. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the Liquor Control Commission shall inactivate the license of any licensee authorized to sell alcoholic liquor at retail if that person's certificate of registration renewal has been denied by the Department of Revenue or that person's certificate of registration has been revoked by the Department of Revenue. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  7. To Liquor

  8. Assigned to Executive

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3628      do?
Amends the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, if a person who is licensed as a retailer of alcoholic liquor has had the renewal of his or her certificate of registration denied or has had his or her certificate of registration revoked, then the Department of Revenue shall file a notice with the Liquor Control Commission that includes a certification, signed by the Director of Revenue or his or her designee, attesting that the person's certificate of registration renewal has been denied or revoked after notice and an opportunity to be heard. Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Provides that the Liquor Control Commission shall inactivate the license of any licensee authorized to sell alcoholic liquor at retail if that person's certificate of registration renewal has been denied by the Department of Revenue or that person's certificate of registration has been revoked by the Department of Revenue. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB3628     ?
SB3628      is sponsored by Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat) and Sally J. Turner (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3628     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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