Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 9 R cosponsors

SB3849      — PROP TX-GENERAL HOMESTEAD-CPI

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

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

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill adjusts homestead exemption limits based on inflation for future taxable years.

This bill allows the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption to increase each year based on the Consumer Price Index starting in 2027. This aims to keep up with inflation and property tax values.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may see more consistent property tax relief that keeps pace with inflation over time.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2027 and thereafter, the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption in all counties shall be the maximum reduction for the immediately preceding taxable year, increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month period ending on September 30 of the immediately preceding taxable year. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin

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

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

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

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

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  13. Assigned to Revenue

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3849      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2027 and thereafter, the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption in all counties shall be the maximum reduction for the immediately preceding taxable year, increased by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index during the 12-month period ending on September 30 of the immediately preceding taxable year. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3849     ?
SB3849      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican), Craig Wilcox (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), Jil Tracy (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Seth Lewis (Republican), Sue Rezin (Republican), and Dave Syverson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3849     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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