HB5792 — MUNI CD-TICKET RESALE TAX
Last action — Referred to Rules Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
This bill allows municipalities to tax ticket resale facilitators.
The bill enables municipal authorities to impose a tax on individuals or businesses that facilitate ticket resales. It excludes original ticket sales and specific transactions involving registered ticket brokers.
What this means for you
- Consumers: Consumers purchasing tickets from original sellers or registered brokers will not face this tax.
- Small Business: If you are a ticket resale facilitator, you may be subject to this new municipal tax.
Summary
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of acting as a resale facilitator within the municipality. Provides that the tax may not be imposed on (i) the original sale of a ticket or license by the owner, operator, or manager of an amusement, either directly or through a third party; (ii) the resale of a ticket or license to a ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act; or (iii) the resale of a ticket or license by a ticket broker to another ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act.
Bill Text
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Read HB5792 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Sponsors
- Sonya M. Harper · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Sonya M. Harper Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB5792 do?
- Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may impose a tax upon all persons engaged in the business of acting as a resale facilitator within the municipality. Provides that the tax may not be imposed on (i) the original sale of a ticket or license by the owner, operator, or manager of an amusement, either directly or through a third party; (ii) the resale of a ticket or license to a ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act; or (iii) the resale of a ticket or license by a ticket broker to another ticket broker registered with the Office of the Secretary of State under the Ticket Sale and Resale Act.
- Who sponsors HB5792 ?
- HB5792 is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB5792 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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