# Illinois HB2789: PROP TX-MEGA PROJECT

Illinois HB2789, PROP TX-MEGA PROJECT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Mary Beth Canty (Democratic); 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 HB2789
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: PROP TX-MEGA PROJECT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-05
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Mary Beth Canty (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Subjects: revenue & finance
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property certified by the Department of Revenue as mega project property is eligible for an assessment freeze. Provides that, if property is certified as mega project property, then, during the incentive period, the value added to the property by the project shall not be considered for assessment purposes, and the total valuation of the property during the incentive period shall be limited to the base year valuation. Provides that "mega project" means a project that satisfies certain minimum investment, investment period, and other requirements. Contains provisions concerning incentive agreements between a company that plans to undertake a mega project and a local municipality obligating the company to make special payments in addition to property taxes. Effective June 1, 2025.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mary Beth Canty (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Anthony DeLuca (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dagmara Avelar (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Daniel Didech (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michelle Mussman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nicolle Grasse (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Katz Muhl (Democratic), House

## Actions (15)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-26: To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-02-19: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman (House)
- 2026-02-11: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2026-01-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar (House)
- 2026-01-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech (House)
- 2026-01-21: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl (House)
- 2025-08-21: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca (House)
- 2025-04-22: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse (House)
- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-06: To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee (House)
- 2025-03-04: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-02-06: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-06: First Reading (House)
- 2025-02-05: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB2789.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/10400HB2789.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-HB2789-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).