Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2871      — PROP TX-DISABILITIES-RENEWAL

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 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Allows permanent renewal of homestead exemption for individuals with disabilities.

This bill amends the Property Tax Code to allow the chief county assessment officer to permanently renew the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities without requiring annual applications. This change aims to simplify processes for eligible individuals.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with members who have disabilities will have a simpler process for maintaining tax exemptions.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that provisions allowing a chief county assessment officer to renew the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities without an annual application apply permanently. 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. Assigned to Revenue

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman

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

public-safety taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2871      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that provisions allowing a chief county assessment officer to renew the homestead exemption for persons with disabilities without an annual application apply permanently. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB2871     ?
SB2871      is sponsored by Laura Ellman (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2871     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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