Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 9 R cosponsors

SB2277      — INC TX-CHILD CARE

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

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In plain language

The bill increases tax credits for companies providing child care for employees' children.

This legislation amends tax credits for businesses offering child care. Starting in 2025, companies can receive higher percentages of reimbursement for both start-up costs and annual expenses related to providing child care facilities.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may have better access to child care services through employer-supported facilities.
  • Small Business: Small businesses can benefit from increased tax credits when they provide child care options for employees.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the credit for employee child care shall be in an amount equal to: (1) 50% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a child care facility for the children of its employees; and (2) 20% of the annual amount paid by the corporate taxpayer to (i) provide an on-site child care facility for the children of its employees, (ii) provide child care offsite for the children of its employees, or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii) (currently, 30% of the start-up costs and 5% of the annual amount paid by the taxpayer in providing the child care facility). Provides that the taxpayer may coordinate with an independent child care facility to provide care for the children of employees. 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. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  5. Re-assigned to Revenue

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

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

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

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale Fowler

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

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran

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

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  19. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Darby A. Hills

  20. Assigned to Revenue

  21. Referred to Assignments

  22. First Reading

  23. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran

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)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2277      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2025, the credit for employee child care shall be in an amount equal to: (1) 50% of the start-up costs expended by the corporate taxpayer to provide a child care facility for the children of its employees; and (2) 20% of the annual amount paid by the corporate taxpayer to (i) provide an on-site child care facility for the children of its employees, (ii) provide child care offsite for the children of its employees, or (iii) a combination of (i) and (ii) (currently, 30% of the start-up costs and 5% of the annual amount paid by the taxpayer in providing the child care facility). Provides that the taxpayer may coordinate with an independent child care facility to provide care for the children of employees. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2277     ?
SB2277      is sponsored by Darby A. Hills (Republican), John F. Curran (Republican), Jil Tracy (Republican), Terri Bryant (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Seth Lewis (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Erica Harriss (Republican), and Dale Fowler (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2277     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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