Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB3217      — PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 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 02, 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

The bill adjusts income limits for a senior property tax exemption based on inflation.

This bill will increase the income limit for a senior citizens' property tax exemption annually, based on the Consumer Price Index. Starting in 2026, this change aims to help low-income seniors by keeping the exemption relevant to inflation.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with senior members may benefit from increased property tax exemptions as inflation rises.

Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

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

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

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

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

  9. Assigned to Revenue

  10. Referred to Assignments

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

taxation housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3217      do?
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB3217     ?
SB3217      is sponsored by Sue Rezin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3217     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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