Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateIllinoisIntroduced
SB 2745: PROP TX-DISABLED PERSONS
Darby Hills
SB 2745 status: Introduced — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Jacobs (updated Sep 2, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion90%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends the Property Tax Code to allow individuals with permanent disabilities to bypass annual medical re-examinations to qualify for the homestead exemption.
Who is affected
Illinois homeowners who are already classified as totally and permanently disabled and currently receive the disability homestead exemption.
Requirements and enforcement
Claimants must attach their original documentation of total and permanent disability to their annual application and certify they have not reported ineligibility.
Costs and funding
Reduces costs for claimants by eliminating mandatory medical exams; minor administrative impacts for local assessment officers.
When it takes effect
Effective for taxable years following enactment.
Potential benefits
Reduced financial and bureaucratic burden on disabled homeowners and more efficient administrative processes for local tax assessment offices.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for outdated medical records to remain on file and reliance on self-reporting for status changes.
What is still unknown
The degree to which county assessment officers will face increased difficulty in verifying status without periodic medical review.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Reduced compliance costs for disabled homeowners
- Administrative efficiency for county assessors
- Streamlined eligibility verification process
Risks
- Potential for minor administrative setup costs
- Risk of delayed detection for eligibility changes
- Reliance on taxpayer self-reporting for ineligibility
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Greater accessibility for disabled property owners
- Reduced administrative stress on vulnerable residents
- Supports long-term housing stability
Risks
- Does not assist those with non-permanent disabilities
- Requires access to original medical documentation
- Self-disclosure of status changes remains necessary
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Simplifies state statutory administrative requirements
- Reduces potential for bureaucratic inefficiency
- Standardizes eligibility proof across different counties
Risks
- Reduces frequency of formal eligibility oversight
- Increases burden of record-keeping on the taxpayer
- Potential for inconsistent application across counties
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Relies on taxpayer honesty to report changes in disability status
Analysis scope
Does not clarify how counties should handle archived documentation
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