HB4923

DISTRESSED FARMERS ACT

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4923 provides tax credits for distressed farmers and funds programs to support them.

Illinois HB4923, known as the Distressed Farmers Act, offers a tax credit for distressed farmers who incur qualified farming expenses. The credit amounts to 100% of these expenses, up to $50,000 per year. Qualified expenses include repairing vehicles, purchasing or repairing greenhouses, and planting or harvesting food for underserved communities. The Act also defines "distressed farmer" and "underserved community." Additionally, it allocates funds for apprenticeships and other support programs for distressed farmers.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 26

8:01 AM

House Income Tax Subcommittee Committee Hearing

History

May 13

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee