Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 5 R cosponsors

SB3785      — INC TX-CHILD CARE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

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  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

The bill increases tax credits for companies providing child care for employees' children.

This bill amends tax credits for businesses offering child care, allowing greater deductions for start-up and ongoing costs. It includes provisions for companies to work with independent child care facilities.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have better access to affordable child care options provided by their employers.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

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

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

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

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

  9. Assigned to Revenue

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Darby A. Hills

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3785      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB3785     ?
SB3785      is sponsored by Darby A. Hills (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Sue Rezin (Republican), Dave Syverson (Republican), and Erica Harriss (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3785     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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