SB3785Introduced in the Senate
INC TX-CHILD CARE
Introduced by Darby Hills, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2026, the credit for employee child care shall be in an amount equal to: (1) 50% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a child care facility for the children of its employees; and (2) 20% of the annual amount paid by the corporate taxpayer to (i) provide an on-site child care facility for the children of its employees, (ii) provide child care offsite for the children of its employees, or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii) (currently, 30% of the start-up costs and 5% of the annual amount paid by the taxpayer in providing the child care facility). Provides that the taxpayer may coordinate with an independent child care facility to provide care for the children of employees. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
July 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Darby A. Hills
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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. Sally J. Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
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