Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 9 R cosponsors

HB3821      — INC TX-EDUCATION EXPENSE

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 February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the maximum amount of the education expense credit is $1,500 (currently, $750). Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. To Income Tax Subcommittee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  4. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

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

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

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

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3821      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the maximum amount of the education expense credit is $1,500 (currently, $750). Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB3821     ?
HB3821      is sponsored by Ryan Spain (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Amy Elik (Republican), Jackie Haas (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), and Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican).
What is the current status of HB3821     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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