Illinois

Signed as Law: Illinois Eliminates State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses

Provisions in the budget bill decouple the state tax code from federal tax code as it applies to deductions for marijuana businesses. In effect, the changes will allow marijuana businesses in Illinois to take tax deductions on their state returns that they’re currently prohibited from utilizing.

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To the Governor: Illinois Bill Would Eliminate State Conformity with IRS Section 280E for Marijuana Businesses

Last week, the Illinois House gave final approval to a bill that includes provisions that would eliminate the state’s conformity with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 280E. The enactment of this provision would represent a small, but important state tax relief for marijuana businesses despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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Illinois Bill Would Legalize Psilocybin Despite Federal Prohibition

Last week, an Illinois House committee held a hearing on a bill that would legalize the possession of “magic mushrooms” despite the ongoing federal prohibition of psilocybin. The passage of the bill would set the stage to nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect.

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Illinois Bill Would Prohibit Using Credit Card Information to Track Firearms Purchases

Titled the Second Amendment Privacy Act, the proposed law would prohibit a financial institution from disclosing a customer's "protected financial information" when purchasing a firearm or ammunition unless one of the following conditions apply.

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Illinois Bill Would Foundation to End Unconstitutional National Guard Deployments

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Illinois House would require the governor to stop unconstitutional foreign combat deployments of the state’s National Guard troops. Passage into law would take a big step toward restoring the founders’ framework for a state-federal balance under the Constitution. Rep. Jed Davis (R) introduced House […]

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Illinois Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State

Not only do the feds ban the transportation of raw milk across state lines, but they also claim the authority to ban unpasteurized milk within the borders of a state.

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Signed as Law: Illinois Prohibits Warrantless Data Collection from Household Electronic Devices

Titled the Protecting Household Privacy Act, the new law prohibits government agencies from obtaining household electronic data or directing the acquisition of household electronic data from a private third party. Law enforcement can only access household electronic data with a warrant, with a few exceptions.

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Signed as Law: Illinois Limits State and Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement

The new law expands the Illinois Trust Act passed in 2017 prohibiting state and local police from holding a person solely on the basis of a federal immigration detainer. SB667 expands the law to prohibit law enforcement officers from inquiring about or investigating the citizenship, immigration status, or place of birth of any individual in custody, or who has otherwise been stopped or detained.

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Signed by the Governor: Illinois Law Legalizes Industrial Hemp Despite Federal Prohibition

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Aug 27, 2018) – On Sunday, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill legalizing industrial hemp in the state and taking a first step toward nullifying federal prohibition of the plant in effect. Sen. Tori Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) sponsored Senate Bill 2298 (SB2298). The legislation legalizes industrial hemp in Illinois by removing it…

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To the Governor: Illinois Passes Bill to Legalize Industrial Hemp Despite Federal Prohibition

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 30, 2018) – Today, the Illinois Senate gave final approval to a bill that would legalize industrial hemp in the state and take a first step toward nullifying federal prohibition of the plant in effect. Sen. Tori Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) introduced Senate Bill 2298 (SB2298) in January. The legislation would legalize industrial hemp…

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