Amends the Cigarette Machine Operators' Occupation Tax Act, the Cigarette Tax Act, the Cigarette Use Tax Act, and the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. Makes changes concerning applications for various licenses under those Acts. Provides that, beginning on July 1, 2027, applicants are no longer required to file a bond with their application. Makes changes concerning persons who are prohibited from receiving those licenses. Makes changes concerning hearings regarding contraband cigarettes and the destruction of contraband cigarettes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35 ILCS 128/1, 35 ILCS 130/4, 35 ILCS 130/6, 35 ILCS 130/21, 35 ILCS 130/9, 35 ILCS 135/4, 35 ILCS 135/6, 35 ILCS 135/7, 35 ILCS 135/27, 35 ILCS 143/10, 30 ILCS 168/10, 30 ILCS 167/25