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IllinoisSB2351104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

ONLINE AUCTION AND ESTATE SALE

Sponsored By: Michael W. Halpin (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Livestock market auctions stay exempt

Businesses registered as market agencies under federal or Illinois livestock auction laws do not need the state auctioneer license to run livestock auctions. This exemption applies through January 1, 2030.

Online listing sites and resellers exempt

Online services that only list auction items, as defined in the law, are not treated as auctioneers and do not need a license. A reseller that takes ownership of items to sell anonymously is also exempt, as long as it does not conduct an estate sale. These exemptions apply through January 1, 2030.

Owners and charities exempt from license

You do not need an auctioneer license if you sell your own property at auction. Minors under 18 may sell items worth under $250 when directly supervised by a licensed auctioneer. Not-for-profit charity auctions are exempt when the person running the auction is unpaid. These exemptions apply through January 1, 2030.

Real estate and dealer auctions exempt

Licensed real estate brokers and agents can auction real property under the Real Estate License Act without a separate auctioneer license. Licensed new or used vehicle dealers, vehicle auctioneers, and their Illinois employees may run nonpublic dealer-only auctions without this license. Buyers at those auctions must be licensed dealers, rebuilders, automotive parts recyclers, scrap processors, or out-of-state licensed salvage buyers. These exemptions apply through January 1, 2030.

Government and court-ordered auctions exempt

Federal, state, and local officials who run auctions as part of their official duties are exempt from the state auctioneer license. Receivers, bankruptcy trustees, guardians, administrators, and executors acting under a court order or trust are also exempt. These exemptions apply through January 1, 2030.

License required to run auctions

The law makes it illegal to run an auction or advertise auction services in Illinois without a license from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This applies to people and companies that conduct or manage auctions, including online. The rule remains in effect through January 1, 2030. Listed exemptions in the law still apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael W. Halpin

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dan Swanson

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 195 • No: 0

House vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 113 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;

Yes: 17 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass as Amended Judiciary;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0145

    8/1/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025Senate

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025Senate

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 113-000-000

    5/22/2025House

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/14/2025House

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/14/2025House

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    4/23/2025House

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 017-000-000

    4/23/2025House

  11. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

    4/17/2025House

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

    4/9/2025House

  13. First Reading

    4/9/2025House

  14. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

    4/9/2025House

  15. Arrived in House

    4/9/2025House

  16. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

    4/9/2025Senate

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

    4/9/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    4/4/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025

    3/20/2025Senate

  20. Second Reading

    3/20/2025Senate

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

    3/19/2025Senate

  22. Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 009-000-000

    3/19/2025Senate

  23. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    3/19/2025Senate

  24. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

    3/18/2025Senate

  25. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

    3/11/2025Senate

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