Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 2098 — FILM CREDIT-POST PRODUCTION

Last action — 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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that "accredited production" also includes productions in which only post production activities occur in Illinois. Provides that an accredited animated production also includes a production using visual effects (VFX), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), or virtual reality (VR). Provides for a credit in an amount equal to 10% of the Illinois production spending incurred for the purpose of building a soundstage or digital wall. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the definition of accredited productions to include those with only post-production activities in Illinois and introduces a new tax credit for expenses related to building soundstages or digital walls.

  • 35 ILCS 16/10

    On and after July 1, 2023, "accredited production" also includes productions in which only post production activities occur in Illinois.

    Allows productions that only conduct post-production in Illinois to qualify as accredited productions.

  • 35 ILCS 16/10

    for an accredited production commencing on or after July 1, 2023, the amount calculated under paragraph (3), plus 10% of the Illinois production spending incurred for the purpose of building a soundstage or digital wall.

    Introduces a new tax credit of 10% for expenses incurred in building soundstages or digital walls for accredited productions starting after July 1, 2023.

  • 35 ILCS 16/10

    accredited animated production also includes a production using visual effects (VFX), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), or virtual reality (VR).

    Expands the definition of accredited animated production to include the use of VFX, AR, MR, or VR.

Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2098 do?
Amends the Film Production Services Tax Credit Act of 2008. Provides that "accredited production" also includes productions in which only post production activities occur in Illinois. Provides that an accredited animated production also includes a production using visual effects (VFX), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), or virtual reality (VR). Provides for a credit in an amount equal to 10% of the Illinois production spending incurred for the purpose of building a soundstage or digital wall. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2098?
SB 2098 is sponsored by Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2098?
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.
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