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SB2964 Senate Bill
Signed by Governor
2026-01-27

PROP TX-APPEALS

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a complainant before the board of review or the Property Tax Appeal Board may represent himself or herself or designate a representative to appear before the board on his or her behalf. Provides that the description of rules and procedures provided by the board of review to the public must include an explanation that the taxpayer may appear pro se or be represented by any other person, including but not limited to an attorney, accountant, or other tax representative. Provides that the assessor or the board of review has the burden of proving any contested matter of fact by a preponderance of the evidence (currently, the plaintiff has the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence).

Bill Details

State

Illinois

Session

104th General Assembly

Chamber

Senate

Committee

Assignments

Official Source

www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum...

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Sponsors

Cristina Castro (Sen - D)

Action History

2026-03-27 S Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2026-03-13 S Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
2026-02-03 S Assigned to Judiciary
2026-01-27 S Referred to Assignments
2026-01-27 S First Reading
2026-01-27 S Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

Committee Referrals

2026-01-27 S Assignments
2026-02-03 S Judiciary
2026-03-27 S Assignments

Bill Text Versions

2026-01-27 Introduced

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