HB1145Introduced in the House
INC TX-EMPLOYMENT DISABILITIES
Introduced by Suzanne Ness, District 66
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer who employs a person with a developmental disability or a severe mental illness, as certified by the Department of Human Services, during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to 25% of the wages paid by the taxpayer to the person with a developmental disability or severe mental illness, but not to exceed $6,000 in wages paid during the taxable year to any single qualified employee. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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What do people think?
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Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Income Tax Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
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