Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 12 D · 5 R cosponsors

HB4849      — INC TAX-LAND PROTECTION

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  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 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 5 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill offers tax credits for land donations to conservation agencies.

The Farmer Tax Benefit Act allows taxpayers to receive income tax credits for donating land protection agreements or real property to conservation agencies. The credit amount is based on the fair market value of the donation.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means farmers may benefit from tax credits for donating land to conservation efforts.
  • Families: This means families may see improved environmental resources as land donations help preserve natural spaces.
  • Environment: This means conservation efforts may receive more support through land donations incentivized by tax credits.

Summary

Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that taxpayers may apply to the Department of Natural Resources for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation to a conservation agency of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation to a conservation agency of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

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

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

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  7. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

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

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  11. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Second Reading - Short Debate

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  17. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  18. Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 019-000-000

  19. Reported Back To Revenue & Finance Committee;

  20. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 006-000-000

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  23. To Property Tax Subcommittee

  24. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  26. Referred to Rules Committee

  27. First Reading

  28. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

166 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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Votes

Revenue & Finance

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 6001
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation environment agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4849      do?
Creates the Farmer Tax Benefit Act. Provides that taxpayers may apply to the Department of Natural Resources for an income tax credit in an amount equal to either (i) 100% of the fair market value of a qualified donation to a conservation agency of a land protection agreement or (ii) 50% of the fair market value of the qualified donation to a conservation agency of a fee simple interest or a remainder interest in qualified real property. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.
Who sponsors HB4849     ?
HB4849      is sponsored by Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Sonya M. Harper (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Nabeela Syed (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Robert "Bob" Rita (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Dan Swanson (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Jeff Keicher (Republican), and Maura Hirschauer (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4849     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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