Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB3847      — ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill sets higher estate tax exclusion amounts for future years.

This bill amends the Illinois estate tax by increasing the exclusion amount to $8 million starting in 2027 and ties future adjustments to inflation. It also allows for the inclusion of any deceased spousal unused exclusion amounts.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2027, the exclusion amount is $8,000,000. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2028, the exclusion amount shall be adjusted according to the inflation adjustment described in the Internal Revenue Code. Provides that the exclusion amount includes any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount available after a valid election is made under the Internal Revenue Code. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

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Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3847      do?
Amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2027, the exclusion amount is $8,000,000. Provides that, for persons dying on or after January 1, 2028, the exclusion amount shall be adjusted according to the inflation adjustment described in the Internal Revenue Code. Provides that the exclusion amount includes any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount available after a valid election is made under the Internal Revenue Code. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3847     ?
SB3847      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican) and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3847     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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