Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 13 D · 8 R cosponsors

SB4193      — FARMER TAX BENEFIT ACT

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 April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 D · 8 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill provides tax credits for landowners donating land for protection.

The Farmer Tax Benefit Act allows landowners to receive income tax credits for donating land protection agreements or interests in real property. The tax credits range from 50% to 100% of the fair market value of the donation, with a cap on the total amount issued each year.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families who own land may benefit financially from donating land or land rights to help preserve natural spaces.
  • Environment: This might support environmental conservation efforts by incentivizing land protection through tax credits.
  • Small Business: If you are a small business owner in agriculture, this may offer tax benefits for donating land for conservation.

Summary

Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2027, landowners may apply to the Department for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Specifies that the total aggregate amount of tax credits issued under the Act in any State fiscal year shall not exceed $7,500,000. Further provides that the amount of the credit that may be claimed by a landowner for any single qualified donation shall not exceed $500,000. Contains additional provisions concerning allocation of the credit by the Department of Natural Resources and other powers of the Department of Natural Resources, allowable credit use, the Illinois Land Protection Tax Credit, legislative findings, and other related matters. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  16. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

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

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

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

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  21. Referred to Assignments

  22. First Reading

  23. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert F. Martwick

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (162)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB4193      do?
Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2027, landowners may apply to the Department for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Specifies that the total aggregate amount of tax credits issued under the Act in any State fiscal year shall not exceed $7,500,000. Further provides that the amount of the credit that may be claimed by a landowner for any single qualified donation shall not exceed $500,000. Contains additional provisions concerning allocation of the credit by the Department of Natural Resources and other powers of the Department of Natural Resources, allowable credit use, the Illinois Land Protection Tax Credit, legislative findings, and other related matters. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB4193     ?
SB4193      is sponsored by Robert F. Martwick (Democrat), Linda Holmes (Democrat), David Koehler (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Chapin Rose (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Darby A. Hills (Republican), Terri Bryant (Republican), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), Chris Balkema (Republican), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Erica Harriss (Republican), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Jil Tracy (Republican), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Laura Ellman (Democrat), and Dave Syverson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB4193     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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