Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2854      — PROP TX-VETERANS-PTELL

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 January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill exempts certain veteran funding levies from property tax limits.

This legislation modifies property tax rules by excluding levies for Veterans Assistance Commissions from total tax limits. This allows for potentially increased funding for veteran services.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could lead to improved services and support for families of veterans through increased funding.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that special purpose levies made for the purpose of funding a Veterans Assistance Commission are not included in a taxing district's aggregate extension.

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. Assigned to Revenue

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III

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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Subjects

taxation veterans
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2854      do?
Amends the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that special purpose levies made for the purpose of funding a Veterans Assistance Commission are not included in a taxing district's aggregate extension.
Who sponsors SB2854     ?
SB2854      is sponsored by Emil Jones, III (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2854     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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