# Illinois HB3146: PROP TX-SURPLUS SALE

Illinois HB3146, PROP TX-SURPLUS SALE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Will Guzzardi (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 HB3146
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: PROP TX-SURPLUS SALE
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-06
- Last action: 2026-03-27, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Will Guzzardi (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Subjects: revenue & finance
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, when the county, as trustee, files one petition for more than one delinquent tax lien or certificate, the county may request that the court issue a tax deed to the county, as trustee, without holding a judicial tax deed auction. Provides that the county shall offer the parcel for sale at a public auction within 120 days of recording the tax deed. Sets forth requirements for the county auction. Provides that any owner of property sold under any provision of the Code who sustains loss or damage by reason of the issuance of a tax deed shall have the right to recover surplus equity that was lost in the property through an award of indemnity. Amends the Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act. Provides that a distressed property conveyance contract must contain a statement that the property owner may have the right to obtain money for any equity lost if a tax deed is issued. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Will Guzzardi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dagmara Avelar (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Faver Dias (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rita Mayfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democratic), House

## Actions (16)

- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-19: To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee (House)
- 2026-03-04: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-05-09: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar (House)
- 2025-04-21: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit (House)
- 2025-03-21: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-03-11: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias (House)
- 2025-03-06: To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee (House)
- 2025-03-04: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee (House)
- 2025-03-03: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2025-02-28: Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2025-02-28: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2025-02-26: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield (House)
- 2025-02-18: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2025-02-18: First Reading (House)
- 2025-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB3146.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/10400HB3146.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-HB3146-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).