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IL HB0211

IL HB0211
LOCAL BUSINESS ANTI-POACHING


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Introduced
01/20/2021
In Committee
02/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

102nd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Local Government Business Anti-Poaching Act. Provides that no municipality or county shall offer any incentive after the effective date of the Act to a business or corporation to move its headquarters located in Illinois, or any part of its business located in Illinois, away from the current location at the time of the offering of the incentive. Defines "incentive". Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

AI Summary

This bill, the Local Government Business Anti-Poaching Act, prohibits municipalities and counties in Illinois from offering any incentives to businesses or corporations to move their headquarters or any part of their business located in Illinois away from their current location. The bill defines "incentive" broadly, including economic, financial, or other benefits authorized under various state laws. It also states that the regulation of offering such incentives is an exclusive power and function of the state, limiting the home rule powers of local governments.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 02/18/2022)

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