State • Illinois

HB 3013: INC TX-FOSTER CARE

Dave SeverinIntroduced

HB 3013 status: Introduced — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

INC TX-FOSTER CARE. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Reduces out-of-pocket costs for foster parents.
  • Provides refundable tax credits to low-income caregivers.

Risks

  • Reduces state tax revenue.
  • Administrative costs for Revenue and DCFS to verify expenses.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Supports stability for foster children.
  • Incentivizes recruitment and retention of foster families.

Risks

  • Requires ongoing contract compliance with DCFS.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

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Confidence

high

high

Analysis status

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Warning

Potential for administrative friction between DCFS and the Department of Revenue during implementation.

Limitation

Fiscal impact of the credit is not currently quantified.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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