SB1718Introduced in the Senate
USE/OCC TAX-SCHOOL HOLIDAY
Introduced by Michael Hastings, District 19
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
August 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
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