SB3851Introduced in the Senate
USE/OCC TX-EXEMPT PRESCRIPTION
Introduced by Darby Hills, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that prescription medicines and products classified as Class III medical devices by the United States Food and Drug Administration that are used for cancer treatment pursuant to a prescription are exempt from the tax under the Acts. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the amount deposited into the Local Government Distributive Fund to: (i) 7.47% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed upon individuals, trusts, estates, and pass-through entities; and (ii) 7.85% of the net revenue realized from the tax imposed upon corporations. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
July 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
Assigned to Revenue
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Darby A. Hills
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
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