Date	Chamber	Action
1/28/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

35 ILCS 5/246 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Caring for Caregivers Act. Provides that a taxpayer who is a family caregiver and who incurs eligible expenditures during the taxable year for the care and support of an eligible family member may apply to the Department of Revenue for an income tax credit. Provides that the credit shall be equal to 50% of the eligible expenditures incurred during the taxable year by the family caregiver for the care and support of an eligible family member, subject to certain specified limitations. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/15/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
1/28/2025	House	First Reading
1/28/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee

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