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HB 4205 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

USE/OCC TAX-HEARING AIDS

Summary
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, beginning on January 1, 2027, hearing aids are exempt from the taxes under those Acts. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts hearing aids from state taxes, providing direct tax relief for consumers. Aligns with tax relief indicators for essential items.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempting hearing aids from taxes improves affordability and access to a healthcare device, aligning with 'improves patient access' in healthcare support indicators.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Norine Hammond
Norine Hammond
RRepublican
IL
94
Co
Photo of Jennifer Sanalitro
Jennifer Sanalitro
RRepublican
IL
48