INC TX-ADOPTION Senate SponsorsSen. Erica Harriss-Terri Bryant, Li Arellano, Jr., Chris Balkema and Sally J. Turner 2/3/2026SenateRe-assigned to Revenue 35 ILCS 5/246 newAmends 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. Effective immediately. 2/6/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss 2/6/2025SenateFirst Reading 2/6/2025SenateReferred to Assignments 2/25/2025SenateAssigned to Revenue 2/28/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. 3/4/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant 3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025 4/11/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 5/9/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025 5/23/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025 5/30/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema 6/2/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 2/3/2026SenateRe-assigned to Revenue 3/3/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026