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 Bill Status of HB5870  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  INC TX-EDUCATION EXPENSES

House Sponsors
Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. - Michael J. Zalewski and Daniel Didech

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 5/201


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years that end on or after December 31, 2020 and end prior to December 31, 2022, there is no maximum amount for the education expense credit if the qualified pupil attends a school that is subject to in-person attendance restrictions as a result of COVID-19. Provides that, if the qualified pupil attends a school that is subject to in-person attendance restrictions as a result of COVID-19, the term "qualified education expense" also includes school supplies, computers and tablets, and increased internet access to facilitate remote learning. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/4/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  1/5/2021HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  1/5/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  1/8/2021HouseFirst Reading
  1/8/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die

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