SB0148 - 104th General Assembly
HOME BUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT ACT
Last Action
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Cristina Castro, Andrew S. Chesney, Laura M. Murphy, Chris Balkema, Paul Faraci and Mike PorfirioStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Illinois Home Buyer Savings Accounts Act. Provides that a first-time and second-chance home buyer may open an account with a financial institution designated in its entirety by the financial institution as a first-time and second-chance home buyer savings account. Provides that the funds in a first-time and second-chance home buyer savings account may be used only to pay a first-time and second-chance home buyer's eligible costs for the purchase of a single-family residence in Illinois. Provides that 2 first-time and second-chance home buyers may jointly own a first-time and second-chance home buyer savings account. Provides that only cash and marketable securities may be contributed to a first-time and second-chance home buyer savings account. Sets forth provisions concerning the responsibilities of an account holder; the responsibilities of financial institutions; deduction of contributions, exclusion of earnings, and limitations; the penalty for withdrawal for purpose other than eligible costs; and the forms the Department of Revenue must adopt.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2025 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro |
| 1/17/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 1/17/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 1/28/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Revenue |
| 2/13/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney |
| 3/20/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 3/21/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 |
| 4/11/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 |
| 4/30/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema |
| 4/30/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci |
| 4/30/2025 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio |
| 5/09/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 |
| 5/23/2025 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 |
| 6/02/2025 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |
