Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB3765      — RAILROAD MOD CREDIT

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

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Establishes a tax credit for railroad modernization expenditures.

This bill creates a tax credit for taxpayers who invest in qualified railroad and rail infrastructure improvements. It also amends the Illinois Income Tax Act accordingly.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: As a consumer, improvements in rail infrastructure could lead to better services or options in rail transport.
  • Small Business: If you operate a small business related to railroads, you may benefit from tax credits for modernization investments.

Summary

Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualified railroad expenditures or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Sets forth the amount of the credit and limitations on the amount of the credit that may be awarded. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

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

  7. Assigned to Revenue

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

taxation transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3765      do?
Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualified railroad expenditures or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Sets forth the amount of the credit and limitations on the amount of the credit that may be awarded. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3765     ?
SB3765      is sponsored by Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Patrick J. Joyce (Democrat), and Mark L. Walker (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3765     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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