Bill > HB1764

This bill amends the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act to modify how household income eligibility limits are adjusted for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Specifically, the bill changes the language from "may" to "shall", requiring the Department on Aging to adopt rules that automatically update the income eligibility limits for grants and benefits on January 1, 2026, and in subsequent years. These updates will reflect the annual cost of living adjustment in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. This means that the income thresholds used to determine eligibility for reduced vehicle registration fees and free transit services will be automatically adjusted each year to keep pace with changes in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit amounts, ensuring that the income limits remain current and continue to provide support for seniors and disabled individuals whose incomes may not keep up with inflation.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1764&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104