Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

HB4344      — USE/OCC TX-HOLIDAY

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates sales tax holiday periods for clothing, school supplies, diapers, wipes, and hygiene products. Provides that the sales tax periods shall run from January 1 through January 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter and from August 1 through August 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter. Requires retailers to clearly label sales tax holiday items as such in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Revenue. Requires the Department of Revenue to establish a public awareness campaign in connection with the sales tax holiday program. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

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

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  5. To Tax Policy: Sales Tax Subcommittee

  6. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  7. Referred to Rules Committee

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4344      do?
Amends the Use Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Creates sales tax holiday periods for clothing, school supplies, diapers, wipes, and hygiene products. Provides that the sales tax periods shall run from January 1 through January 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter and from August 1 through August 7 of 2027 and each year thereafter. Requires retailers to clearly label sales tax holiday items as such in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Revenue. Requires the Department of Revenue to establish a public awareness campaign in connection with the sales tax holiday program. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4344     ?
HB4344      is sponsored by Dave Vella (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), and Nicolle Grasse (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4344     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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