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IL HB3136

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harry Benton

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities and World War II veterans to include property owned by an immediate family caregiver who resides full-time with the veteran, even if the veteran has no ownership interest in the property

  • Defines "immediate family" as the parent, spouse, sibling, or child of the veteran with a disability

  • Defines "immediate family caregiver" as an immediate family member who provides ongoing assistance with one or more activities of daily living to the veteran

  • Amends Section 15-169 of the Property Tax Code, which currently provides exemptions ranging from $2,500 to full exemption depending on disability rating (30-49% = $2,500; 50-69% = $5,000; 70%+ = first $250,000 exempt; World War II veterans = fully exempt)

Legislative Description

PROP TX-VETERANS HOMESTEAD

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Tax Policy: Other Taxes3/6/2025
Revenue & Finance3/4/2025
Rules2/18/2025

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