HB2789 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PROP TX-MEGA PROJECT
Last Action

2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Hearings

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing Feb 26 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

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.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
3/06/2025HouseTo Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/22/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
8/21/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
1/21/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
1/21/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
1/21/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
2/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman