Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB4923      — DISTRESSED FARMERS ACT

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

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  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.

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In plain language

Establishes programs and tax credits for distressed farmers in Illinois.

The bill creates the Distressed Farmers Act, which funds programs to support distressed farmers. It also offers tax credits for qualifying farming expenses starting from 2026.

What this means for you
  • Farmers: This means you may receive financial support and tax credits for specific expenses related to your farming operations.

Summary

Creates the Distressed Farmers Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall fund and administer programs to address the needs of distressed farmers. Amends The Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, each taxpayer who is a distressed farmer and who incurs qualified farming expenses during the taxable year is entitled to a tax credit in an amount equal to 100% of those qualified farming expenses, not to exceed $50,000 per taxpayer in any taxable year. Provides that qualified farming expenses include: (1) repairing tractors, trailers, and other vehicles; (2) purchasing, repairing, or constructing greenhouses and other covers for agricultural products; (3) purchasing tractors with tillers and other attachments; and (4) planting or harvesting food that will be delivered to an underserved community.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

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

  3. Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sonya M. Harper

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Subjects

taxation agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4923      do?
Creates the Distressed Farmers Act. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall fund and administer programs to address the needs of distressed farmers. Amends The Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, each taxpayer who is a distressed farmer and who incurs qualified farming expenses during the taxable year is entitled to a tax credit in an amount equal to 100% of those qualified farming expenses, not to exceed $50,000 per taxpayer in any taxable year. Provides that qualified farming expenses include: (1) repairing tractors, trailers, and other vehicles; (2) purchasing, repairing, or constructing greenhouses and other covers for agricultural products; (3) purchasing tractors with tillers and other attachments; and (4) planting or harvesting food that will be delivered to an underserved community.
Who sponsors HB4923     ?
HB4923      is sponsored by Sonya M. Harper (Democrat) and Kevin John Olickal (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4923     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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