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SB1821Introduced in the Senate

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Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that the applicant's income does not include up to $10,000 per household in required minimum distributions under the Internal Revenue Code from a retirement plan, retirement account, or retirement annuity. Provides that, for taxable year 2025 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $75,000 for all qualified property. Amends the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Provides that an eligible taxpayer has a household income of not more than $75,000 for tax year 2025 and thereafter (currently, $65,000 for tax years 2022 through 2025 and $55,000 for tax year 2026 and thereafter). Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Revenue

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  10. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  11. Re-assigned to Revenue

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  15. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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