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SB 1836

USE/OCC TX-FIREWORKS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Rob Martwick and 1 co-sponsor

Lowers barriers by legalizing consumer fireworks for 18+ and directs half of the tax revenue from these fireworks to the Fire Prevention Fund starting Jan 2026.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
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Bill Summary · SB 1836

SB 1836 — Summary (USE/OCC TX — Fireworks)

Status: Introduced (Sen. Chapin Rose); cosponsored by Sen. Robert F. Martwick. Introduced March 2025. Referred to multiple committees; later indefinitely postponed/died in committee (Regulated Industries). Companion: HB 211.

Purpose

SB 1836 would legalize the retail sale and personal use of DOT Class C (consumer) fireworks in Illinois, set age limits for purchase and discharge, repeal certain consumer display permit requirements, and direct a portion of the tax revenue from those fireworks into the State Fire Prevention Fund.

Key provisions

  • Pyrotechnic Use Act changes (take effect January 1, 2026)

    • Removes the statutory prohibition on sale and use of fireworks to allow the sale and use of D.O.T. Class C common (consumer) fireworks.
    • Limits purchase of DOT Class C fireworks to individuals age 18 and older.
    • Limits discharge (ignition/use) of fireworks to individuals age 18 and older.
    • Repeals provisions concerning “fireworks consumer display permits” (eliminating that permitting category as currently codified).

  • Tax and revenue changes (effective immediately, unless otherwise noted)

    • Amends multiple tax statutes (Use Tax Act; Service Use Tax Act; Service Occupation Tax Act; Retailers' Occupation Tax Act) to establish revenue handling for fireworks sales.
    • Beginning January 1, 2026, the Illinois Department of Revenue must, each month, transfer 50% of the net revenue realized in the preceding month from the tax imposed on the selling price of DOT Class C fireworks into the Fire Prevention Fund.

  • Statutory citations amended include: 35 ILCS 105/9; 35 ILCS 110/9; 35 ILCS 115/9; 35 ILCS 120/3; 425 ILCS 35/2 and 35/2.2 (and related provisions).

Who is affected

  • Consumers: Persons 18+ could legally purchase and discharge consumer fireworks (subject to local restrictions).
  • Retailers: New opportunity to sell DOT Class C fireworks; subject to existing registration and tax collection responsibilities under state tax acts.
  • Local governments & law enforcement: Would need to update local ordinances, enforcement practices, and public-safety guidance; local bans or restrictions might still apply depending on municipal authority.
  • Fire prevention/public safety agencies: Could receive increased funding via the Fire Prevention Fund (50% of state tax revenue from these fireworks beginning Jan 2026).
  • Event organizers/permit authorities: Removal of consumer display permit provisions could change permitting/regulatory structures for smaller displays (professional/large public displays likely remain regulated under other provisions).

Timeline / Effective dates

  • Tax-related statutory amendments: effective immediately upon enactment (per bill).
  • Pyrotechnic Use Act amendments (sale/use and age restrictions; repeal of consumer display permits): effective January 1, 2026.
  • The monthly revenue transfer to the Fire Prevention Fund applies beginning January 1, 2026 (payments made each month for the preceding month).

Procedural history (highlights)

  • Filed and first read in early February/March 2025; referred to multiple committees (Assignments; Regulated Industries; Appropriations; Rules; Local Government).
  • Reported activity shows the bill was indefinitely postponed/withdrawn (May 3, 2025) and later listed as dying in Regulated Industries (June 16, 2025). A cosponsor was later added (Oct 29, 2025) in the legislative log.

Note: The bill text uses the DOT classification “Class C” to denote consumer fireworks; municipal ordinances, local fire codes, or other state statutes could still impose further restrictions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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