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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Zoning Division of the Counties Code. Provides that a county may adopt an ordinance to regulate the location of retail tobacco stores in unincorporated areas near vulnerable areas, including schools, day care centers, and hospitals. Provides that a county may not adopt an ordinance that has the effect of prohibiting retail tobacco store in unincorporated areas.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Counties Code to provide counties with the authority to regulate retail tobacco stores in unincorporated areas by adopting ordinances that establish location restrictions near sensitive locations like schools, day care centers, and hospitals. Importantly, while counties can create rules about where retail tobacco stores can be situated, they cannot create ordinances that would effectively ban such stores entirely from unincorporated areas. This legislation aims to balance local government's ability to protect vulnerable populations from potential tobacco-related risks while still preserving retail business opportunities. The bill appears to give counties discretion in creating reasonable zoning regulations specifically related to the placement of retail tobacco stores, ensuring that these businesses cannot be completely eliminated from unincorporated county areas.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3695&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3695.htm |
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