SB1647Introduced in the Senate
INC TX-EDUCATION
Introduced by Darby Hills, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers who are the custodians of one or more children who attend an eligible preschool program in the State during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the credit shall be 100% of the eligible expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year in sending the child to the eligible preschool program, but not to exceed $1,500 per child. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
June 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Darby A. Hills
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Re-assigned to Revenue
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
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