Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB4492      — PROP TX-SENIOR HOMESTEAD

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 20, 2026. 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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Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that qualifies for the senior citizens homestead exemption is exempt from taxation under the Code. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

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

  2. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Paul Jacobs

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4492      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property that qualifies for the senior citizens homestead exemption is exempt from taxation under the Code. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4492     ?
HB4492      is sponsored by Paul Jacobs (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4492     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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