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SB 3217 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases income threshold for senior property tax freeze annually with CPI, providing ongoing tax relief to low-income seniors per Property Tax Code amendment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases property tax relief for low-income seniors, preventing displacement due to rising costs and enhancing housing affordability for vulnerable homeowners.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Amendments
1
May 22, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 22, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Revenue
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sue Rezin
RRepublican
IL
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