SB3959Introduced in the Senate
INC TX-WELCOME HOME CREDIT
Introduced by Erica Harriss, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Welcome Home Illinois tax credit. Provides that each taxpayer who is a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the State during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to $500. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
July 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
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. Sue Rezin
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
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