# Illinois HB1625: SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT

Illinois HB1625, SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2025-04-11 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB1625
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: SPARKLER EXCISE TAX ACT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-23
- Last action: 2025-04-11, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: revenue & finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 2 (19 yes, 7 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Ground-Based Sparkler Purchaser Excise Tax Act. Imposes a tax, beginning July 1, 2026, upon purchasers for the privilege of using ground-based sparklers and not for the purpose of resale at the rate of 3% of the purchase price of ground-based sparklers. Prohibits certain retail combinations or bundles. Requires every retailer required to collect the tax to apply to the Department of Revenue for a certificate of registration. Provides that any retailer required to collect the tax shall be liable to the Department for the tax, whether the tax has been collected, and any such tax shall constitute a debt to the State. Provides for the making of returns. Provides that from the revenue collected, the Department shall pay 25% into the Fireman's Annuity and Benefit Fund, 25% into the Firefighters' Pension Investment Fund, and 50% into the General Revenue Fund. Provides for recordkeeping requirements. Establishes penalties for violations of the Act. Provides that the Department shall have full power to administer and enforce the Act. Allows for the arrest of any person who violates the Act, the search of any place of business to inspect all ground-based sparklers, and the seizure of any ground based-sparklers without a warrant. Sets forth hearing requirements after seizure. Allows the Department to adopt rules. Amends the Fireworks Regulation Act of Illinois. Allows a municipality to prohibit the sale and use of ground-based sparklers on public property. Prohibits ground-based sparklers from being sold to a person under the age of 18 years. Amends the Pyrotechnic Use Act. Prohibits ground-based sparklers from being sold to a person under the age of 18 years. Effective January 1, 2026.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Robert "Bob" Rita (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; | pass | 6 | 0 |   |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; | pass | 13 | 7 |   |

## Actions (12)

- 2025-04-11: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-26: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2025-03-26: Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2025-03-20: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2025-03-20: Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 013-007-000 (House)
- 2025-03-20: Reported Back To Revenue & Finance Committee; (House)
- 2025-03-20: Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 006-000-000 (House)
- 2025-03-03: To Sales Tax Subcommittee (House)
- 2025-02-18: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-01-28: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-28: First Reading (House)
- 2025-01-23: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1625.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1625.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB1625-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).