# Illinois HB1497: PTELL-FREEZE

Illinois HB1497, PTELL-FREEZE, 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 HB1497
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: PTELL-FREEZE
- 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 Property Tax Extension Limitation Law in the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the term "taxing district" includes each home rule taxing district. Provides that, for levy years 2026 through 2030, the extension limitation is 0% or the rate of increase approved by the voters. Contains provisions setting forth the aggregate extension for taxing districts that became subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law as a result of the amendatory Act. Sets forth powers and duties of the Department of Revenue. Limits the power of home rule units to tax. Effective immediately.

## 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: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: David Friess (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dennis Tipsword (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: John M. Cabello (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Martin McLaughlin (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole La Ha (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Travis Weaver (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)
- 2025-07-07: 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 Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Blaine Wilhour (House)
- 2025-02-27: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin (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 Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver (House)
- 2025-02-27: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (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. Daniel J. Ugaste (House)
- 2025-02-18: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant (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/10400HB1497.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/10400HB1497.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-HB1497-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).