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SB3216Introduced in the Senate

INC TX-EARLY CHILDHOOD

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Susan Rezin, District 38

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 employed as an early childhood teacher or an early childhood assistant during the taxable year and who have a federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year of $75,000 or less. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on January 1, 2026 and beginning before January 1, 2027, the amount of the credit is $1,000. Provides that, for subsequent taxable years, the credit amount shall be adjusted by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding calendar year. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

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

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

  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. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

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

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