Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

HB5182      — TOBACCO TAX-REMOTE SELLERS

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  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 February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires remote sellers to collect tobacco taxes starting in 2027.

This bill amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act to require remote retail sellers that meet certain criteria to collect and remit a tax on tobacco products. The tax rate is set at 45% of the actual cost or a specified maximum per cigar from 2027 to 2029.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: As a consumer, the price of cigars may be affected by the new tax limits imposed on sales.
  • Small Business: If you are a remote retail seller of tobacco, you will need to collect and pay taxes starting in 2027.

Summary

Amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Provides that remote retail sellers that meet certain sales criteria are required to collect and remit the tax under the Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, the tax under the Act is 45% of (i) the actual cost paid by a distributor or remote retail seller for the stock keeping unit or (ii) if documentation of the actual cost is not available due to matters beyond the distributor or remote retail seller's control, the actual cost list paid by the distributor or remote retail seller for the stock keeping unit. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027 and continuing through December 31, 2029, the tax per cigar sold or otherwise disposed of in the State, other than a little cigar, shall not exceed $0.75 per cigar. Effective January 1, 2027.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

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

  3. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5182      do?
Amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Provides that remote retail sellers that meet certain sales criteria are required to collect and remit the tax under the Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, the tax under the Act is 45% of (i) the actual cost paid by a distributor or remote retail seller for the stock keeping unit or (ii) if documentation of the actual cost is not available due to matters beyond the distributor or remote retail seller's control, the actual cost list paid by the distributor or remote retail seller for the stock keeping unit. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027 and continuing through December 31, 2029, the tax per cigar sold or otherwise disposed of in the State, other than a little cigar, shall not exceed $0.75 per cigar. Effective January 1, 2027.
Who sponsors HB5182     ?
HB5182      is sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), and Margaret Croke (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5182     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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