# Illinois HB1729: INC TX-TECHNICAL CAREERS

Illinois HB1729, INC TX-TECHNICAL CAREERS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican); status in committee, last action 2025-03-13 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB1729
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: INC TX-TECHNICAL CAREERS
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-01-24
- Last action: 2025-03-13, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
- Sponsor: Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Reinvest in Future Technical Careers Act. Provides that the Department of Revenue shall award income tax credits to taxpayers who make authorized contributions to scholarship granting organizations for the purpose of awarding scholarships to eligible students who attend technical academies. Sets forth limitations with respect to the aggregate amount of credits awarded by the Department of Revenue under the program in a calendar year and the amount of credits awarded to an individual taxpayer. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Amy Elik (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Brad Stephens (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Harry Benton (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jackie Haas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jay Hoffman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Kevin Schmidt (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Martin J. Moylan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicole La Ha (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Patrick Windhorst (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican), House

## Actions (16)

- 2025-03-13: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro (House)
- 2025-03-06: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst (House)
- 2025-03-05: Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Martin J. Moylan (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. (House)
- 2025-03-05: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens (House)
- 2025-03-04: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman (House)
- 2025-03-03: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha (House)
- 2025-03-03: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (House)
- 2025-03-03: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton (House)
- 2025-01-28: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-01-28: First Reading (House)
- 2025-01-24: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB1729.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/10400HB1729.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-HB1729-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).