HB 4637 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

PROP TX-OMITTED PROPERTY

Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. In counties with fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, provides that property that receives an erroneous homestead exemption for the current assessment year or for any of the 3 prior assessment years may be considered omitted property. Provides for penalties and interest to be imposed on that omitted property. Provides that any arrearage of taxes or interest that might have been assessed against that omitted property shall not be chargeable to certain bona fide purchasers of the property. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Committee
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Property Tax Subcommittee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Jay Hoffman
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