Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 9 R cosponsors

SB4029      — PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  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

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

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In plain language

This bill adjusts property tax exemptions for low-income senior citizens based on inflation.

The bill amends the Property Tax Code to increase the income threshold for a senior citizens property tax exemption each year according to the Consumer Price Index, starting in 2029. This means more seniors may qualify for the exemption over time.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could help families with low-income senior members by preserving their property tax benefits against inflation.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2029, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

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

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

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

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

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

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

  10. Assigned to Revenue

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  14. Referred to Assignments

  15. First Reading

  16. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4029      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2029, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB4029     ?
SB4029      is sponsored by Sue Rezin (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), Craig Wilcox (Republican), Donald P. DeWitte (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Dave Syverson (Republican), and Erica Harriss (Republican).
What is the current status of SB4029     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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