2025-2026 Regular Session • Illinois Legislature
SB1304: REDUCING BARRIERS TO START ACT
Legislative Summary
Creates the Reducing Barriers to Start Act. Beginning January 1, 2026, this State shall encourage the elimination of all first-year business fees relating to any license or registration for any new business or person establishing a new business, including home-based businesses, whose principal place of business is in this State.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
80% Positive
High ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓Unlock Full Demographic Insights
Go beyond the overall score.
Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.
Enable full analysis features for your organization.
Contact Sales to Learn MoreOr email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.
Bill History
1/28/2025
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
Senate
1/28/2025
First Reading
Senate
1/28/2025
Referred to Assignments
Senate
2/6/2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Senate
2/7/2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Senate
4/2/2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/28/2025)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
Assignments(Senate)
Sponsors
Republican: 4
Primary Sponsor
Jil Tracy
Republican