INC TX-FIRST RESPONDER

What it does

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

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for each individual who (i) serves as a first responder for at least 10 months during the taxable year and (ii) incurs unreimbursed qualified wellness expenses during the taxable year. Provides that the amount of the credit is equal to 50% of the unreimbursed qualified wellness expenses incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year, up to a maximum of $250 per eligible taxpayer. Sets forth limitations on the aggregate amount of credits that may be awarded under the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

1. Mar 13, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
2. Mar 13, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
3. Mar 13, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
4. Mar 13, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
5. Mar 17, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
6. Mar 18, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
7. Mar 21, 2025CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
8. Mar 21, 2025CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 44 cosponsors: 27 Democrats, 17 Republicans.

• Patrick SheehanR Primary sponsor · District 37