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HB1917Introduced in the House

PROP TX-VETERANS

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Introduced by Jackie Haas, District 79

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities and veterans of World War II, provides that the term "veteran" also includes veterans who were killed in the line of duty but were not Illinois residents at the time of their death. Provides that a requirement that a surviving spouse must be a resident of Illinois from the time of the veteran's death through the taxable year for which the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities is sought does not apply if the veteran was killed in the line of duty.

Where it stands

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

March 21, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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

  5. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  6. To Property Tax Subcommittee

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

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