Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

SB1314      — TOBACCO TAX-REMOTE SELLERS

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  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 January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill requires remote sellers to collect a tobacco tax starting in 2026.

This bill amends the Tobacco Products Tax Act to require certain remote retail sellers to collect and remit a tax on tobacco products. Starting January 1, 2026, the tax will be set at 36% of the actual cost or a specified maximum for cigars.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may see changes in pricing for tobacco products due to the new tax regulations.
  • Small Business: Remote retail sellers must adapt to new tax collection requirements for tobacco products.

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, 2026, the tax under the Act is 36% 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, 2026 and continuing through December 31, 2028, 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, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

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

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

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

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

  11. Assigned to Revenue

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1314      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, 2026, the tax under the Act is 36% 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, 2026 and continuing through December 31, 2028, 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, 2026.
Who sponsors SB1314     ?
SB1314      is sponsored by Cristina Castro (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Laura Fine (Democrat), and Ram Villivalam (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB1314     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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