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SB 3853 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

INC TX-MINIMUM WAGE

Summary
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a withholding credit based on the minimum wage applies on a permanent basis (currently, the credit sunsets on December 31, 2026 for employers with 50 or fewer employees but more than 5 employees, and the credit sunsets on December 31, 2027 for employers with no more than 5 employees). Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends permanent tax credit tied to minimum wage, providing ongoing relief for lower-wage workers and employers under Illinois Income Tax Act.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill makes minimum wage-related tax credit permanent, ensuring ongoing employer compliance with wage standards without sunset provisions.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action May 22, 2026
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8
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Committee
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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 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Revenue
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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John Curran
RRepublican
IL
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