SB 2393 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

NICOTINE SALES NEAR SCHOOLS

Summary

Creates the Prohibition of Nicotine Sales Near Schools Act. Provides that, by January 1, 2026, every municipality shall regulate within its territorial limits, the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers. Provides that, by January 1, 2026, every county shall regulate, within its territorial limits but outside of the territorial limits of any municipality, the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near schools and day care centers. Provides that if a county or municipality does not adopt regulations governing the retail sale of nicotine-containing products near a school or day care center before January 1, 2026, then the Department of Revenue is prohibited from granting licenses for distributors or retailers that would permit the retail sale of nicotine-containing products within 1,000 feet of a school or day care center in the municipality and the territorial limits of a county that are outside of the territorial limits of any municipality. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

May 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 15, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was revised to clarify definitions and adjust the implementation timeline. The most significant change is that municipalities and counties now have until January 1, 2027, to adopt regulations banning nicotine sales near schools, rather than the original January 1, 2026 deadline. The bill also explicitly defines 'near' as within 500 feet and clarifies that existing businesses do not need to relocate if a school opens nearby.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same regarding the prohibition of nicotine sales near schools and day care centers, but the applicability timeline was extended by one year, and specific exemptions for pre-existing establishments were added.

TIMELINE

The deadline for municipalities and counties to adopt regulations was extended from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'Day care center', 'Near' (specified as 500 feet), and 'Nicotine-containing product' to ensure consistent interpretation.

REQUIREMENT

A new provision states that regulations adopted before the new deadline remain in effect and are not affected by the Act.

The original requirement for the Department of Revenue to deny licenses if local regulations were missing was replaced with a direct prohibition on permitting sales near schools once the local deadline passes.

ELIGIBILITY

Explicit exemptions were added for establishments existing before January 1, 2027, and a clause was added stating that existing businesses are not required to relocate if a school or day care center is established nearby.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026

How they voted

54–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 58

Apr 15, 2026

D Democratic39

36 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican19

18 Yea 1

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 15, 2026

Committee

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

lower

May 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

lower

Apr 27, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Executive Committee

lower

Apr 17, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Introduced

Arrived in House

lower

Apr 15, 2026

Amended

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

upper

Apr 15, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Do Pass as Amended Executive; 013-000-000

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

upper

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted;

upper

Mar 13, 2026

Upper · Passed

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 To Tobacco

upper

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Executive

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

upper

Mar 6, 2026

Introduced

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Tobacco

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Executive

upper

Jan 27, 2026

Committee

Re-assigned to Executive

upper

Apr 11, 2025

Committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

upper

Apr 11, 2025

Committee

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

upper

Apr 9, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Tobacco

upper

Apr 8, 2025

Upper · Passed

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

upper

Apr 4, 2025

Committee

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

upper

Apr 4, 2025

Introduced

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison

upper

Mar 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Committee

Assigned to Executive

upper

Feb 7, 2025

Committee

Referred to Assignments

upper

2 primary · 2 co-sponsors