HB5194

INC TAX-ENERGY CHOICE

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5194 proposes a tax credit for qualified taxpayers affected by energy phaseout dates.

HB5194 amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to provide a tax credit for qualified taxpayers. Eligible taxpayers must be regulated utilities or power generating companies in Illinois, subject to Public Act 102-662, and demonstrate adverse operational impacts due to scheduled phaseout dates. The credit is equal to 20% of wages paid to qualified energy choice workers in Illinois, up to $2,000 per employee and 50 employees per taxpayer. The total credit cannot exceed $25,000,000 annually. The credit applies to taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
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

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee

Feb 10

House

First Reading