Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB1718      — USE/OCC TAX-SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Last action — Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  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 February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill creates a sales tax holiday for back-to-school shopping in Illinois.

The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Act allows individuals and entities to purchase eligible items tax-free during a designated weekend in August. This holiday begins on the first Friday in August and ends on the following Sunday.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means consumers can save money on eligible back-to-school items during the tax-free weekend.

Summary

Creates the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Act. Provides that no sales tax shall be imposed on eligible merchandise purchased by any individual or entity in the State of Illinois during the sales tax holiday period. Provides that the sales tax holiday period is the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at 11:59 p.m. on the following Sunday. Provides that "sales tax" means the taxes imposed under the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

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

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  8. Assigned to Revenue

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

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

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB1718      do?
Creates the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Act. Provides that no sales tax shall be imposed on eligible merchandise purchased by any individual or entity in the State of Illinois during the sales tax holiday period. Provides that the sales tax holiday period is the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at 11:59 p.m. on the following Sunday. Provides that "sales tax" means the taxes imposed under the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB1718     ?
SB1718      is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), and Paul Faraci (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB1718     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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