Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Summary
The bill adds a new section to Illinois’ Property Tax Code that bars any home used as the primary residence of a child sex offender from getting the homestead exemption beginning with the 2027 tax year. It applies to individuals convicted of, or otherwise adjudicated for, a range of offenses against victims under 18, or who are certified as sexually dangerous. By removing this tax break, the measure aims to limit financial benefits for those offenders.
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