Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3791      — INC TX-INNOVATION 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.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a tax credit for qualified research expenses in Illinois.

This bill allows taxpayers to receive an income tax credit equal to 1.3% of their qualified research expenses incurred in Illinois. Taxpayers do not need to have a federal research and development credit to qualify for this state credit.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Jobs related to research and development in Illinois may see support as companies invest in qualifying projects.
  • Small Business: If you own a small business conducting research in Illinois, you may benefit from a tax credit that helps reduce your tax liability.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer shall be allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to 1.3% of the qualified research expenses made by the taxpayer in Illinois. Provides that the taxpayer is not required to have obtained a research and development credit with respect to his or her federal income taxes to qualify for the Illinois research and development credit.

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

  5. Assigned to Revenue

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3791      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer shall be allowed an income tax credit in an amount equal to 1.3% of the qualified research expenses made by the taxpayer in Illinois. Provides that the taxpayer is not required to have obtained a research and development credit with respect to his or her federal income taxes to qualify for the Illinois research and development credit.
Who sponsors SB3791     ?
SB3791      is sponsored by Donald P. DeWitte (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3791     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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