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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 2855</title>
<shortdesc>ILLINOIS GIVES-SECA</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Paul Faraci</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>2/3/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Revenue</action>
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<synopsis>
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<reference>5 ILCS 340/3</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 15, par. 503</aliasreference><reference>35 ILCS 60/170-10</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>35 ILCS 5/246 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>5 ILCS 100/5-45.70 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. Provides that a qualified community foundation that has been approved by the Department of Revenue to issue certificates of receipt under the Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act shall automatically be considered a qualified organization under the Voluntary Payroll Deductions Act of 1983. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for individuals who (i) serve as a volunteer for 100 hours during the taxable year, (ii) do not receive any compensation for their services as a volunteer for the taxable year, and (iii) do not serve on a full-time or part-time career basis for the entity for which they volunteer. Provides that the Department of Revenue may award not more than $5,000,000 in credits under those provisions in any calendar year. Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/16/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci</action>
<statusdate>1/16/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/16/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>2/3/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Revenue</action>
<statusdate>3/13/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026</action>
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