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HB1457Introduced in the House

ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMT

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Introduced by Norine Hammond, District 94

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Increases the exclusion amount from $4,000,000 to $12,060,000 for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

July 15, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Norine K. Hammond

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  3. First Reading

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  6. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  7. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

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

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

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