Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB5381      — ILLINOIS GRAPE AND WINE ACT

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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Summary

Creates the Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act. Provides that an annual appropriation equal to $0.50 per gallon of wine reported and paid by wine manufacturers in the State under the excise tax rate set forth by law shall be directed to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. Sets forth mechanisms for the calculation of the annual appropriation and administration of the Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

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

  3. To Liquor Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Executive Committee

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5381      do?
Creates the Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act. Provides that an annual appropriation equal to $0.50 per gallon of wine reported and paid by wine manufacturers in the State under the excise tax rate set forth by law shall be directed to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. Sets forth mechanisms for the calculation of the annual appropriation and administration of the Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB5381     ?
HB5381      is sponsored by Theresa Mah (Democrat), Charles Meier (Republican), and Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5381     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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