INC TX-R AND D CREDIT
SB 3873 permanently extends Illinois' research and development (R&D) tax credit for businesses. It amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make the R&D credit permanent, removing any expiration date. This change directly affects businesses that claim R&D credits on their state tax returns, providing ongoing eligibility without needing annual legislative renewal. The credit applies immediately upon the bill's effective date, offering predictable tax relief for qualifying companies investing in innovation.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2026
Last action Jul 6, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
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Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Don DeWitte
RRepublican
Co
Chris Balkema
RRepublican
Co
Craig Wilcox
RRepublican
Co
Seth Lewis
RRepublican
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