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HB 5237·IL·house

LOCAL GOV-PREEMPT TAX

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Anthony DeLuca
Latest Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 17, 2026

Summary

HB 5237 changes state law so that home‑rule counties and municipalities cannot levy any tax that is calculated by the number of employees a business has. The restriction applies to all such local governments and takes effect as soon as the bill becomes law. The goal is to limit local taxing authority and protect businesses from this type of levy.

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