SB3959 - 104th General Assembly

INC TX-WELCOME HOME CREDIT
Last Action
2/24/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Revenue
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 5/246 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Welcome Home Illinois tax credit. Provides that each taxpayer who is a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the State during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to $500. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/06/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
2/06/2026 Senate First Reading
2/06/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/24/2026 Senate Assigned to Revenue
3/03/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
3/04/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
3/04/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
3/05/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
3/05/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte
3/05/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
3/05/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
3/06/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
3/10/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026