# Illinois HB5381: ILLINOIS GRAPE AND WINE ACT

Illinois HB5381, ILLINOIS GRAPE AND WINE ACT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Theresa Mah (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-04-06 (Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB5381
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ILLINOIS GRAPE AND WINE ACT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-04-06, Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
- Sponsor: Theresa Mah (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: executive
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Illinois Grape and Wine Industry Act. Provides that an annual appropriation equal to $0.50 per gallon of wine reported and paid by wine manufacturers in the State under the excise tax rate set forth by law shall be directed to the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Alliance. Sets forth mechanisms for the calculation of the annual appropriation and administration of the Act. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Theresa Mah (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Meier (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), House

## Actions (8)

- 2026-04-06: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (House)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-19: To Liquor Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-03-04: Assigned to Executive Committee (House)
- 2026-02-17: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier (House)
- 2026-02-10: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-10: First Reading (House)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Theresa Mah (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5381.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/10400HB5381.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-HB5381-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).