# Illinois HB1495: REVENUE-PROP TAX RELIEF

Illinois HB1495, REVENUE-PROP TAX RELIEF, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Brad Halbrook (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB1495
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: REVENUE-PROP TAX RELIEF
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-21
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Brad Halbrook (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 13
- Subjects: revenue & finance
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Department of Revenue Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall establish and administer a property tax relief pilot program. Provides that eligible homeowners shall receive a one-time direct relief payment in an amount equal to a percentage, determined by the Department by rule, of the eligible homeowner's property tax liability for the 2025 tax year. Requires the Department of Revenue to submit a report in connection with the Program to the Governor and the General Assembly. Creates the Property Tax Relief Program Fund of 2026. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be used by the Department for the purpose of making property tax relief payments. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Brad Halbrook (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Adam M. Niemerg (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy L. Grant (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Blaine Wilhour (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Bradley Fritts (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Chris Miller (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: David Friess (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dennis Tipsword (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin Schmidt (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kyle Moore (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Martin McLaughlin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole La Ha (Republican), House

## Actions (22)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-26: To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-02-24: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-10-27: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt (House)
- 2025-07-07: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword (House)
- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-03: To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee (House)
- 2025-02-27: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha (House)
- 2025-02-27: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts (House)
- 2025-02-27: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello (House)
- 2025-02-27: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour (House)
- 2025-02-27: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin (House)
- 2025-02-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller (House)
- 2025-02-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess (House)
- 2025-02-20: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Adam M. Niemerg (House)
- 2025-02-18: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-02-18: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant (House)
- 2025-02-18: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore (House)
- 2025-02-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (House)
- 2025-01-28: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-28: First Reading (House)
- 2025-01-21: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1495.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
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1495.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-HB1495-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).