Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

HB1563      — PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-CPI

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the senior freeze shall be $75,000 for all qualified property (currently, $65,000). Provides that the maximum income limitation shall be adjusted each year according to the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  3. To Property Tax Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  6. Referred to Rules Committee

  7. First Reading

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  9. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier

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)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1563      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the senior freeze shall be $75,000 for all qualified property (currently, $65,000). Provides that the maximum income limitation shall be adjusted each year according to the change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1563     ?
HB1563      is sponsored by Charles Meier (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Regan Deering (Republican), and Kevin Schmidt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1563     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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