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SB 1282 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

SR CITIZEN INCOME ELIGIBILITY

Summary
Amends the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act. In a provision setting forth the specified household income eligibility limits used to determine eligibility for reduced vehicle registration fees and free transit services, provides that the Department on Aging shall (rather than may) adopt rules such that on January 1, 2026, and thereafter, the specified household income eligibility limits shall be changed to reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts income limits for tax relief program to reflect annual COLA, maintaining eligibility for seniors/disabled for reduced fees/transit, ensuring ongoing tax relief continuity.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends eligibility for free transit services by mandating annual income adjustments, directly expanding access to public transportation for seniors/disabled populations.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2025
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 11, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
upper
Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Don DeWitte
Don DeWitte
RRepublican
IL
33
Co
Photo of Mike Porfirio
Mike Porfirio
DDemocratic
IL
11