Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 R cosponsors

SB2097      — INC TX-ADOPTION

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Creates a tax credit for foster care expenses related to qualified dependent children.

The bill establishes an income tax credit for taxpayers who incur foster care expenses for qualified dependent children, with a maximum of $1,000 per year. This credit can be prorated, providing financial relief for those supporting foster children.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families who are foster parents can receive a tax credit to help cover the costs associated with caring for foster children.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the foster care expenses, not to exceed $1,000 in any taxable year, paid or incurred by the taxpayer with respect to a qualified dependent child. Provides that the credit may be prorated. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  7. Re-assigned to Revenue

  8. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  10. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  12. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  16. Assigned to Revenue

  17. Referred to Assignments

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2097      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the foster care expenses, not to exceed $1,000 in any taxable year, paid or incurred by the taxpayer with respect to a qualified dependent child. Provides that the credit may be prorated. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2097     ?
SB2097      is sponsored by Erica Harriss (Republican), Terri Bryant (Republican), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), and Dave Syverson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2097     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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