INC TX-FOSTER CARE

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 in an amount equal to the foster care expenses, not to exceed $1,000 in any taxable year, paid or incurred by the taxpayer with respect to a qualified dependent child. Provides that the credit may be prorated. Provides that the credit is refundable if the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year does not exceed $50,000. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

1. Feb 6, 2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin
2. Feb 6, 2025HouseFirst Reading
3. Feb 6, 2025CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
4. Mar 4, 2025CommitteeAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee · House Revenue & Finance
5. Mar 6, 2025CommitteeTo Tax Policy: Income Tax Subcommittee · House Tax Policy: Income Tax Subcommittee
6. Mar 21, 2025CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
7. Aug 14, 2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
8. Dec 10, 2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
9. Aug 17, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 3 Republicans.

• Dave SeverinR Primary sponsor · District 116