# Illinois HB5828: EDGE-PHARMACIES/GROCERIES

Illinois HB5828, EDGE-PHARMACIES/GROCERIES, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Will Guzzardi (Democratic); status filed, last action 2026-10-27 (Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi) (as of 2026-11-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB5828
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: EDGE-PHARMACIES/GROCERIES
- Status: filed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-10-27
- Last action: 2026-10-27, Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
- Sponsor: Will Guzzardi (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the EDGE Essentials for Pharmacies and Grocery Stores Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers proposing an eligible pharmacy or eligible grocery store project in Illinois. Provides that the taxpayer may elect to apply the credit against the taxpayer's withholding tax liability. Amends the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Provides that a business that is party to an agreement with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity pursuant to the EDGE Essentials for Pharmacies and Grocery Stores Act may receive the benefits of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act without submitting an application for designation as a High Impact Business. Amends the Grocery Initiative Act. Provides that grants for equipment upgrades may be provided to grocery stores owned and operated by local governmental units and may include reimbursement for investment in point-of-sale systems to accommodate SNAP and WIC transactions. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Will Guzzardi (Democratic), House

## Actions (1)

- 2026-10-27: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5828.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/10400HB5828.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-HB5828-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-03).