Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3042      — PROP TX-POLICE AND FIRE

Last action — Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  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 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

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In plain language

Creates a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of fallen police officers and firefighters.

This bill establishes a homestead exemption that reduces property taxes for the surviving spouse of a police officer or firefighter who dies in the line of duty by $5,000. This exemption applies to the equalized assessed value of their property.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means financial assistance in the form of reduced property taxes for families of fallen police officers and firefighters.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead exemption in the amount of a reduction of $5,000 from the equalized assessed value of property of the surviving spouse of a police officer or firefighter who is killed in the line of duty. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John F. Curran

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale Fowler

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 civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3042      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a homestead exemption in the amount of a reduction of $5,000 from the equalized assessed value of property of the surviving spouse of a police officer or firefighter who is killed in the line of duty. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3042     ?
SB3042      is sponsored by John F. Curran (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3042     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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