Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 D cosponsors

SB 96 — PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2024 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Illinois Compiled Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill increases the maximum income limitation for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption from $65,000 to $85,000 for taxable years 2024 and thereafter.

  • 35 ILCS 200/15-172

    $65,000 for all qualified property; → $85,000 for all qualified property.

    This change raises the income threshold for qualifying for the exemption, allowing more seniors to benefit.

Action History

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

  2. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  3. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Willie Preston

  4. Referred to Assignments

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 96 do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2024 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 96?
SB 96 is sponsored by Willie Preston (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), and Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 96?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 96?
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