HB5065Introduced in the House
FILM TAX CREDIT-PRODUCTIONS
Introduced by Curtis Tarver, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Live Theater Production Tax Credit Act. Provides that a pre-Broadway production must have a presentation scheduled for Broadway's Theater District in New York City no later than 18 months after its Illinois presentation (currently, must have a goal of having a presentation scheduled for Broadway's Theater District in New York City after its Illinois presentation). Provides that, if, in any State fiscal year, less than $2,000,000 in credits are awarded for long-run productions and pre-Broadway productions under the Act, then the difference between $2,000,000 and the amount of credits awarded for long-run productions and pre-Broadway productions in that fiscal year may be added to the $2,000,000 in credits allowed to be awarded for commercial Broadway touring shows in that State fiscal year. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset of the live theater production credit until January 1, 2039 (currently, January 1, 2027). Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Tax Credit and Incentives Committee · March 26, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Curtis Tarver | 25 | Yes |
| Martin McLaughlin | 52 | Yes |
| Daniel Didech | 59 | Yes |
| Joe Sosnowski | 69 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee
Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 006-000-000
Reported Back To Revenue & Finance Committee;
Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 020-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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