# Illinois HB4847: CIGARETTE TX-CANCER FUND

Illinois HB4847, CIGARETTE TX-CANCER FUND, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Yolonda Morris (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4847
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: CIGARETTE TX-CANCER FUND
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-03
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Yolonda Morris (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Subjects: revenue & finance
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 1 (75 yes, 37 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Cigarette Tax Act. Provides that 2% of the moneys received under that Act, the Cigarette Use Tax Act, and the tax imposed on little cigars under the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995 shall be deposited into the University of Illinois Cancer Center Fund. Amends the State Finance Act to create the University of Illinois Cancer Center Fund. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the University of Illinois Cancer Center for purposes of cancer research, patient care, and operating expenses of the Cancer Center. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Yolonda Morris (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kam Buckner (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lisa Davis (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael Crawford (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-25 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed | pass | 75 | 37 |   |

## Actions (10)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-25: Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000 (House)
- 2026-03-25: Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Revenue & Finance Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel (House)
- 2026-03-25: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2026-03-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner (House)
- 2026-02-24: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis (House)
- 2026-02-24: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford (House)
- 2026-02-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading (House)
- 2026-02-03: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Yolonda Morris (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4847.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/10400HB4847.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-HB4847-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).