Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 27 D · 18 R cosponsors

HB1634      — INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER

Last action — House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / 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 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 45 sponsors

    1 primary, 44 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (27 D · 18 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for each individual who (i) serves as a first responder for at least 10 months during the taxable year and (ii) incurs unreimbursed qualified wellness expenses during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the unreimbursed qualified wellness expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year, up to a maximum of $250 per eligible taxpayer. Sets forth limitations on the aggregate amount of credits that may be awarded under the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

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

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  18. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  25. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  26. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  27. To Tax Policy: Income Tax Subcommittee

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  32. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  39. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  45. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

  47. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly

  49. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  50. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  51. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  52. Referred to Rules Committee

  53. First Reading

  54. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 44 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (44)

Not signed on (138)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1634      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for each individual who (i) serves as a first responder for at least 10 months during the taxable year and (ii) incurs unreimbursed qualified wellness expenses during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the unreimbursed qualified wellness expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year, up to a maximum of $250 per eligible taxpayer. Sets forth limitations on the aggregate amount of credits that may be awarded under the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB1634     ?
HB1634      is sponsored by Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Harry Benton (Democrat), Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Mary Gill (Democrat), Rick Ryan (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), William E Hauter (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democrat), Margaret Croke (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Martin J. Moylan (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Anthony DeLuca (Democrat), Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), Brad Stephens (Republican), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Jackie Haas (Republican), David Friess (Republican), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Eva-Dina Delgado (Democrat), Amy Elik (Republican), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), and Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1634     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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