Bill Status of SB 1501   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION INCREASE

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Michael W. Halpin

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
735 ILCS 5/2-1402from Ch. 110, par. 2-1402
735 ILCS 5/12-704from Ch. 110, par. 12-704
735 ILCS 5/12-901from Ch. 110, par. 12-901
735 ILCS 5/12-904from Ch. 110, par. 12-904
735 ILCS 5/12-906from Ch. 110, par. 12-906
735 ILCS 5/12-909from Ch. 110, par. 12-909
735 ILCS 5/12-910from Ch. 110, par. 12-910
735 ILCS 5/12-911from Ch. 110, par. 12-911
735 ILCS 5/12-912from Ch. 110, par. 12-912
735 ILCS 5/12-1001from Ch. 110, par. 12-1001

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Exempts from garnishment for a period of 30 calendar days wages electronically deposited directly into a judgment debtor's checking or savings account in a financial institution. Increases the amount that every individual is entitled to for the individual's estate of homestead from $15,000 to $100,000 if the property is owned by a single individual, and from $30,000 to $200,000 if the property is owned by 2 or more individuals. Makes conforming changes in provisions regarding: the validity of a release, waiver, or conveyance of a property; the proceeds of a sale; bids for less than the exempted amount; proceedings to enforce a judgment; notice to judgment debtors; and the sale of premises and distribution of proceeds. Increases the exemptions for: other personal property from $4,000 to $27,000; a motor vehicle from $2,400 to $16,000; tools of the trade of the debtor from $1,500 to 10,000; and personal injury from $15,000 to $100,000. Makes conforming changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  2/4/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/4/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/11/2025SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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