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SB2855Introduced in the Senate

ILLINOIS GIVES-SECA

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Paul Faraci, District 52

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. Provides that a qualified community foundation that has been approved by the Department of Revenue to issue certificates of receipt under the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act shall automatically be considered a qualified organization under the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for individuals who (i) serve as a volunteer for 100 hours during the taxable year, (ii) do not receive any compensation for their services as a volunteer for the taxable year, and (iii) do not serve on a full-time or part-time career basis for the entity for which they volunteer. Provides that the Department of Revenue may award not more than $5,000,000 in credits under those provisions in any calendar year. 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. Paul Faraci

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Revenue

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

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

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

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

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