Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 12 R cosponsors

SB3959      — INC TX-WELCOME HOME CREDIT

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

  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.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a tax credit for first-time homebuyers in Illinois.

The bill introduces a $500 income tax credit for first-time homebuyers in Illinois. This credit applies to those purchasing a principal residence during the taxable year.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means that families purchasing their first home in Illinois can benefit from a $500 tax credit.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Welcome Home Illinois tax credit. Provides that each taxpayer who is a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the State during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to $500. 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. Jason Plummer

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

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

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

  16. Assigned to Revenue

  17. Referred to Assignments

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3959      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Welcome Home Illinois tax credit. Provides that each taxpayer who is a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the State during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to $500. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3959     ?
SB3959      is sponsored by Erica Harriss (Republican), John F. Curran (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Craig Wilcox (Republican), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), Jil Tracy (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Seth Lewis (Republican), Sue Rezin (Republican), and Dave Syverson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3959     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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