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HB1495Introduced in the House

REVENUE-PROP TAX RELIEF

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Introduced by Brad Halbrook, District 107

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall establish and administer a property tax relief pilot program. Provides that eligible homeowners shall receive a one-time direct relief payment in an amount equal to a percentage, determined by the Department by rule, of the eligible homeowner's property tax liability for the 2025 tax year. Requires the Department of Revenue to submit a report in connection with the Program to the Governor and the General Assembly. Creates the Property Tax Relief Program Fund of 2026. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Department for the purpose of making property tax relief payments. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

Where it stands

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

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

  7. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  16. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

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

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  20. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  21. To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee

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

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