StateIllinois

SB 3925: HOME EQUITY-FLOOD REBATE

Mike PorfirioIntroduced

SB 3925 status: Introduced — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0834 (updated Aug 14, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

HOME EQUITY-FLOOD REBATE. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion75%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Provides financial support for property-level flood mitigation and damage repair.
  • Encourages individual resilience against natural disasters.

Risks

  • Does not address the systemic root causes of regional flooding.
  • Rebates are reactive rather than proactive infrastructure improvements.

Economy

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Provides direct financial relief to homeowners facing unexpected repair costs.
  • Maintains stable home values within established home equity districts.

Risks

  • Could theoretically reduce the reserve liquidity of the guarantee fund if widely utilized.
  • Administrative costs for processing rebates may impact fund management.

Society

Positive Outlook
70%

Benefits

  • Reduces financial burden on homeowners after natural disasters.
  • Provides a localized, accessible mechanism for household assistance.

Risks

  • Benefits are limited to residents already within the jurisdiction of existing Home Equity Commissions.
  • Individual rebate cap of $1,000 may be insufficient for major structural damage.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

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Warning

Does not substitute for comprehensive flood insurance or public flood mitigation infrastructure.

Limitation

Program usage is dependent on local commission adoption and existing fund availability.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0834

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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