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IL HB5123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steven Reick

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make the residential real property tax credit refundable for qualifying seniors beginning January 1, 2026
  • Eligible taxpayers must be 65 years or older with federal adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less to receive a refund of excess credit amounts
  • Refunds received under this provision will not count as income or resources for determining eligibility in means-tested government benefit programs
  • Exempts the residential property tax credit from the Act's automatic sunset provision, making it permanent
  • Introduced by Rep. Steven Reick in the 104th General Assembly with immediate effective date

Legislative Description

INC TX-PROP TX CREDIT

Last Action

Referred to Rules Committee

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2026

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