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SB 3959 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

INC TX-WELCOME HOME CREDIT

Summary
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates the Welcome Home Illinois tax credit. Provides that each taxpayer who is a first-time homebuyer of a principal residence in the State during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to $500. Effective immediately.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $500 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, providing direct tax relief to middle-income residents per Illinois Income Tax Act amendment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $500 tax credit for first-time homebuyers, directly advancing affordable housing access through financial incentive.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 Jul 9, 2026
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Total actions
19
Key actions
1
Committee
4
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 · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Erica Harriss
Erica Harriss
RRepublican
IL
56
Co
Photo of Chris Balkema
Chris Balkema
RRepublican
IL
53
Co
Photo of Craig Wilcox
Craig Wilcox
RRepublican
IL
32
Co
Photo of Darby Hills
Darby Hills
RRepublican
IL
26
Co
Photo of Dave Syverson
Dave Syverson
RRepublican
IL
35
Co
Photo of Don DeWitte
Don DeWitte
RRepublican
IL
33
Co
Photo of Jason Plummer
Jason Plummer
RRepublican
IL
55
Co
Photo of Jil Tracy
Jil Tracy
RRepublican
IL
50
Co
Photo of John Curran
John Curran
RRepublican
IL
41
Co
Photo of Sally Turner
Sally Turner
RRepublican
IL
44
Co
Photo of Seth Lewis
Seth Lewis
RRepublican
IL
24