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HB3146

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PROP TX-SURPLUS SALE

What this bill does

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, when the county, as trustee, files one petition for more than one delinquent tax lien or certificate, the county may request that the court issue a tax deed to the county, as trustee, without holding a judicial tax deed auction. Provides that the county shall offer the parcel for sale at a public auction within 120 days of recording the tax deed. Sets forth requirements for the county auction. Provides that any owner of property sold under any provision of the Code who sustains loss or damage by reason of the issuance of a tax deed shall have the right to recover surplus equity that was lost in the property through an award of indemnity. Amends the Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act. Provides that a distressed property conveyance contract must contain a statement that the property owner may have the right to obtain money for any equity lost if a tax deed is issued. Effective immediately.

Sponsor: Will Guzzardi Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-02-06
Stuck
P(Advance)
13.3%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
0.7%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 87%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 335 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

Sponsor Context

Public Engagement

20 witness slips filed 9 proponents / 10 opponents 19 organizations

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Witness slips

20 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
Bob Palmer Housing Action Illinois Housing Action Illinois Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Danielle Stanley Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Derek Blaida Blaida and Associates LLC Office of the Cook County Treasurer Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Justin Kirvan Cook County Treasurer's Office Cook County Treasurer's Office Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Ryan Gruenenfelder AARP AARP Illinois Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Sarah Anderson Association for Individual Development Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Sonja Gibbons-Reed AARP Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Torrence Gardner The Chicago Community Trust The Chicago Community Trust Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Ben Wolfenstein Abundant Housing Illinois Abundant Housing Illinois Proponent Revenue & Finance 2025-03-20
Adam D Firsel 6143 Howard Venture, LLC 6143 Howard Venture Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Adam Firsel Core Acquisitions Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Amanda Moressi Salyer Law Offices, LLC Illinois Property Taxpayers Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
David Gray American Tax Lien, LLC American Tax Lien, LLC Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Lynda Segneri Segneri Law LLC Illinois Tax Purchasers Association Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Michael Zalewski Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Homeowner Indemnity Fund Association Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Mindy S Salyer Salyer Law Offices LLC Illinois Property Owners and Taxpayers Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Terry J Carter The Homeowners Indemnity Fund Association The Homeowners Indemnity Fund Association Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Tosha Woods NA Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Tosha Woods None Self Opponent Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15
Diane Pillar AID No Position On Merits Revenue & Finance 2025-05-15

Action History

13 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-05-09 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-02-06 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Will Guzzardi House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-18 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-18 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-02-26 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-02-28 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-02-28 Co-Sponsorship Mild −
Removed Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Co-sponsor removed their support. Mildly negative — someone withdrew.
2025-03-03 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-04 Committee Assignment
Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-06 Committee Assignment
ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b)
Referred to a subcommittee for more focused review (e.g., 'To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee').
2025-03-11 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-03-21 Deadlines & Re-referrals Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-04-21 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-05-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2025-02-06 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Will Guzzardi House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-18 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-18 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-02-26 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-28 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-02-28 House Removed Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild −
2025-03-03 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-04 House Assigned toRevenue & Finance Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-03-06 House ToTax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee Rule 3-3(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-03-11 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Laura Faver Dias Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-21 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) Deadlines & Re-referrals Mild −
2025-04-21 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Stephanie A. Kifowit Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-05-09 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +