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HB5794 • 2026
ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND TAX
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND TAX
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bob Morgan
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND TAX
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Full Text of HB5794 Home Legislation Full Text HB5794 - 104th General Assembly Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Select Menu Bill Status Full Text Votes Witness Slips Printer Friendly Version Introduced Printer Friendly Version Introduced Open PDF 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2025 and 2026 HB5794 Introduced 5/27/2026, by Rep. Bob Morgan SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED: New Act Creates the Anti-Weaponization Fund Tax Act. Imposes a tax upon any resident of the State who receives compensation from the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the United States Department of Justice as a result of the settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service in an amount equal to 100% of that compensation. Contains provisions concerning returns. Provides that the proceeds from the tax shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. Effective immediately. LRB104 22159 HLH 38389 b A BILL FOR HB5794 LRB104 22159 HLH 38389 b 1 AN ACT concerning revenue. 2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, 3 represented in the General Assembly: 4 Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the 5 Anti-Weaponization Fund Tax Act. 6 Section 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: 7 "Anti-Weaponization Fund" means the Fund established by 8 the United States Department of Justice as a result of the 9 settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, No. 10 1:26-cv-20609 (S.D. Fla.). 11 "Department" means the Department of Revenue. 12 "Resident" has the meaning given to that term in Section 13 1501 of the Illinois Income Tax Act. 14 "Taxpayer" means a person who incurs a tax liability under 15 this Act. 16 Section 10. Tax imposed. Notwithstanding any other 17 provision of law, any resident of the State who receives 18 compensation from the Anti-Weaponization Fund shall, within 30 19 days after receiving that compensation, pay to the Department 20 of Revenue a tax in an amount equal to 100% of that 21 compensation. HB5794 - 2 - LRB104 22159 HLH 38389 b 1 Section 15. Return. The taxpayer's payment under Section 2 10 shall be accompanied by a return signed by the taxpayer on a 3 form prescribed by the Department. 4 Any person required to file a return under this Act who 5 willfully files a false or incomplete return is guilty of a 6 Class A misdemeanor. 7 Section 20. Powers of Department. The Department shall 8 have full power to administer and enforce this Act; to collect 9 all taxes, penalties, and interest due under this Act; to 10 dispose of taxes, penalties, and interest so collected in the 11 manner provided in this Act; and to determine all rights to 12 credit memoranda or refunds arising on account of the 13 erroneous payment of tax, penalty, or interest under this Act. 14 Section 25. Deposit into General Revenue Fund. The 15 proceeds from the tax collected under this Act shall be 16 deposited into the General Revenue Fund. 17 Section 30. Incorporation. All of the provisions of 18 Sections 4, 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5i, 5j, 6, 6a, 6b, 19 6c, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act 20 and Section 3-7 of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act that 21 are not inconsistent with this Act shall apply to the subject 22 matter of this Act to the same extent as if those provisions 23 were included in this Act. HB5794 - 3 - LRB104 22159 HLH 38389 b 1 Section 35. Rulemaking. The Department shall adopt rules 2 to implement and enforce the provisions of this Act. 3 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon 4 becoming law. Footer Disclaimer This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. Read About Cookies ILGA.GOV 2026 ILGA.gov | All Rights Reserved | ADA | Disclaimers | Learn This site is maintained for the Illinois General Assembly by the Legislative Information System, 705 Stratton Building, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Contact ILGA Webmaster ILGA.gov uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to browse ILGA.gov you consent to our use of cookies. 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