In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita (D)
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Illinois' Tobacco Products Tax Act to make remote (online) retailers that meet certain sales thresholds responsible for collecting and remitting the state tobacco tax. Starting Jan. 1, 2027 the tax will be 45% of the seller’s actual cost (or an average cost list if actual cost can’t be documented), and the tax on each regular cigar will be capped at $0.75 through Dec. 31, 2029. This aims to capture revenue from growing e‑commerce sales and limit the cost of cigars to consumers.
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