INC TX-FOSTER CARE House SponsorsRep. Dave Severin-Patrick Windhorst and Travis Weaver 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 35 ILCS 5/246 new Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to the foster care expenses, not to exceed $1,000 in any taxable year, paid or incurred by the taxpayer with respect to a qualified dependent child. Provides that the credit may be prorated. Provides that the credit is refundable if the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year does not exceed $50,000. Effective immediately. 2/6/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin 2/6/2025HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 3/6/2025HouseTo Tax Policy: Income Tax Subcommittee 3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 8/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver 12/10/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst