Illinois · Senate Bill 2924 · 103rd General Assembly

FAMILY HOME OWNERSHIP ACT

SB 2924 Sponsored by Laura Ellman Died in committee

  1. Introduced Jan 26, 2024
  2. In committee Jan 26, 2024
  3. Died  
  4. Passed the House  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Creates the Family Home Ownership Act. Imposes a tax on certain partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, or real estate investment trusts that purchase single-family residences. Provides that the amount of the tax is equal to 100% of the fair market value of the residence. Provides that the proceeds of the tax shall be deposited into the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the purpose of…

Read the full title (152 words)

Creates the Family Home Ownership Act. Imposes a tax on certain partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, or real estate investment trusts that purchase single-family residences. Provides that the amount of the tax is equal to 100% of the fair market value of the residence. Provides that the proceeds of the tax shall be deposited into the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund for the purpose of providing rental and mortgage payment assistance. Requires hedge funds and other applicable taxpayers to reduce the number of single-family residences owned by the hedge fund over a 10-year period. Provides that, 10 years after the effective date of the Act, hedge funds may not own any applicable single-family residences. Provides that, 10 years after the effective date of the Act, applicable taxpayers other than hedge funds may not own more than 50 applicable single-family residences. Amends the Illinois Affordable Housing Act to make confirming changes. Effective immediately.

Every action

4 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Ellman
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. SenateSession Sine Die

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.