Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

SB4030      — BORDER COMMUNITY ZONES

Last action — 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.

Prognosis

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes financial incentives for municipalities near state borders.

The Border Community Act allows municipalities near borders to apply for certification, enabling tax incentives and credits. It aims to support development in these areas with investment and construction job credits, tax exemptions, and property tax abatements.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Construction workers may find more job opportunities due to incentives aimed at boosting construction in border areas.
  • Families: Families in border communities may see improvements in local development and infrastructure due to the financial incentives for municipalities.
  • Small Business: Small businesses in border communities may benefit from tax credits and exemptions, encouraging growth and development.

Summary

Creates the Border Community Act. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to be certified as a border community if all or part of the territory of the municipality is located within 10 miles of the border between Illinois and another state and the municipality meets other stated criteria. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to provide that an investment credit available to a River Edge Redevelopment Zone is also available within a border community. Creates a border community construction jobs credit. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to provide an exemption for building materials to be incorporated into real property in a border community. Amends the Property Tax Code to create a property tax abatement for property located in a border community.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

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

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

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

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

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  8. Assigned to Revenue

  9. Referred to Assignments

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4030      do?
Creates the Border Community Act. Provides that a municipality may, by ordinance, apply to the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to be certified as a border community if all or part of the territory of the municipality is located within 10 miles of the border between Illinois and another state and the municipality meets other stated criteria. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to provide that an investment credit available to a River Edge Redevelopment Zone is also available within a border community. Creates a border community construction jobs credit. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to provide an exemption for building materials to be incorporated into real property in a border community. Amends the Property Tax Code to create a property tax abatement for property located in a border community.
Who sponsors SB4030     ?
SB4030      is sponsored by Paul Faraci (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), and Graciela Guzmán (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB4030     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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