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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities and veterans of World War II, provides that the term "veteran" also includes veterans who were killed in the line of duty but were not Illinois residents at the time of their death. Provides that a requirement that a surviving spouse must be a resident of Illinois from the time of the veteran's death through the taxable year for which the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities is sought does not apply if the veteran was killed in the line of duty. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Property Tax Code to expand eligibility for homestead exemptions for disabled veterans and World War II veterans. Specifically, it clarifies that the definition of "veteran" for these exemptions now includes individuals who were killed in the line of duty, even if they were not Illinois residents at the time of their death. Additionally, for surviving spouses seeking the disabled veteran homestead exemption, the requirement that they must have been an Illinois resident from the time of the veteran's death through the taxable year in question will no longer apply if the veteran was killed in the line of duty. These changes are intended to provide property tax relief to more families of fallen service members.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (on 02/24/2026)
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