Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB3940      — PROP TX-TAX SALE

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 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 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows counties to manage tax delinquent property sales and provides owners with rights to recover losses.

This bill amends the Property Tax Code to let counties acquire or sell tax delinquent properties. It also allows property owners to recover surplus equity lost at tax deed auctions and extends the redemption period to three years in large counties.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may provide families with greater protection and rights to recover losses from tax deed sales.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a county, as trustee, may elect to acquire or sell tax delinquent property. Provides that the owner of property who sustains loss or damage by reason of the issuance of a deed at a tax deed auction shall have the right to recover surplus equity which was lost in the property through an award of indemnity. Provides that, in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, the period of redemption is 3 years from the date of sale.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Revenue

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

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

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

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

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

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

  15. Assigned to Revenue

  16. Referred to Assignments

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3940      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a county, as trustee, may elect to acquire or sell tax delinquent property. Provides that the owner of property who sustains loss or damage by reason of the issuance of a deed at a tax deed auction shall have the right to recover surplus equity which was lost in the property through an award of indemnity. Provides that, in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, the period of redemption is 3 years from the date of sale.
Who sponsors SB3940     ?
SB3940      is sponsored by Celina Villanueva (Democrat) and Graciela Guzmán (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3940     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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