HB 5582 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

CRTA-FEE WAIVERS

Summary
Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Requires waiver of 50% of any nonrefundable license application fees, any nonrefundable fees associated with purchasing a license to operate a cannabis business establishment, and any surety bond or other financial requirements for a Social Equity Applicant who promises to open and operate the business in a Disproportionately Impacted Area and who promises to hire and employ at least 40% of all employees and contracted labor from persons residing in or headquartered in the Disproportionately Impacted Area where the business will be located. Provides that a breach of a promise by an applicant under those provisions shall constitute a violation of the Act. Provides that fee waivers or other requirement waivers under 2 different specified provisions relating to Social Equity Applicants may not be cumulative, and an applicant who qualifies under both may only choose one.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Cannabis & Intoxicating Products Subcommittee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Sonya Harper
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