# Illinois SB2855: ILLINOIS GIVES-SECA

Illinois SB2855, ILLINOIS GIVES-SECA, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Paul Faraci (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-05-22 (Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB2855
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: ILLINOIS GIVES-SECA
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-16
- Last action: 2026-05-22, Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Paul Faraci (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments, revenue
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. Provides that a qualified community foundation that has been approved by the Department of Revenue to issue certificates of receipt under the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act shall automatically be considered a qualified organization under the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for individuals who (i) serve as a volunteer for 100 hours during the taxable year, (ii) do not receive any compensation for their services as a volunteer for the taxable year, and (iii) do not serve on a full-time or part-time career basis for the entity for which they volunteer. Provides that the Department of Revenue may award not more than $5,000,000 in credits under those provisions in any calendar year. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Paul Faraci (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (8)

- 2026-05-22: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-05-15: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-04-24: Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-13: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Assigned to Revenue (Senate)
- 2026-01-16: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-01-16: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-01-16: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB2855.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/SB/PDF/10400SB2855.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-SB2855-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).