HB5747Introduced in the House
INC TX-CHILD WAIVER
Introduced by Martin McLaughlin, District 52
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer who (i) is a resident of Illinois, (ii) is legally domiciled in the United States, and (iii) on or after July 1, 2027, becomes a parent, either through birth or adoption, may apply to the Department of Revenue for a waiver of the taxpayer's State income taxes for the taxable year in which the child is born or the adoption of the child is finalized and for the next 2 succeeding taxable years. Provides that, if a taxpayer has been granted such a waiver, that taxpayer's net income shall be zero for each taxable year for which the waiver is in effect.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin McLaughlin
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
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