HB4921Introduced in the House
MUNI CD-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
Introduced by Suzanne Ness, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the corporate authorities of a municipality may license and regulate all commercial operations within the municipality's boundaries, whether for profit or not for profit, but may not impose any tax upon their operations except as otherwise authorized by law. Limits the definition of "commercial operations" to exclude agritourism operations, agricultural properties, agribusinesses, agritourism activities, agricultural experiences, and pollution control facilities.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 8, 2026
72
Yes
34
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Cities & Villages Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Cities & Villages Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-034-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 14, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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