# Illinois HB0013: INC TX-ADOPTION

Illinois HB0013, INC TX-ADOPTION, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Dave Severin (Republican); status in committee, last action 2025-03-21 (House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB0013
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: INC TX-ADOPTION
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2024-12-04
- Last action: 2025-03-21, House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Dave Severin (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 20
- Subjects: revenue & finance
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the foster care expenses, not to exceed $1,000 in any taxable year, paid or incurred by the taxpayer with respect to a qualified dependent child. Provides that the credit may be prorated. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Dave Severin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Elik (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy L. Grant (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Meier (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Edgar González, Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gregg Johnson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Harry Benton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jed Davis (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maurice A. West, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicolle Grasse (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Patrick Windhorst (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Suzanne M. Ness (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: William "Will" Davis (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Yolonda Morris (Democratic), House

## Actions (30)

- 2025-03-21: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-18: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William "Will" Davis (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr. (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris (House)
- 2025-02-25: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-02-25: To Income Tax Subcommittee (House)
- 2025-02-14: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-14: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin (House)
- 2025-02-04: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-01-31: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst (House)
- 2025-01-29: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste (House)
- 2025-01-28: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (House)
- 2025-01-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis (House)
- 2025-01-16: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik (House)
- 2025-01-16: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier (House)
- 2025-01-15: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (House)
- 2025-01-13: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant (House)
- 2025-01-09: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-09: First Reading (House)
- 2024-12-04: Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin (House)

## Bill text

- House Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0013ham001.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0013.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [House Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0013ham001.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB0013.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB0013-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).