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IL SB3788

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jil Tracy

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Origin

Senate

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Illinois child care tax credit equal to 25% of the federal child tax credit allowed under Section 24 of the Internal Revenue Code for each qualifying child
  • Applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026
  • Qualifying children must be 13 years of age or younger and claimed as dependents on the taxpayer's federal return
  • Credit is fully refundable—excess amounts beyond tax liability will be refunded to the taxpayer
  • Refunded credit amounts will not count as income or resources for determining eligibility in means-tested government benefit programs

Legislative Description

INC TX-CHILD CARE

Last Action

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

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/24/2026
Assignments2/5/2026

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