PROP TX-GENERAL HOMESTEAD House SponsorsRep. Rita Mayfield 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 35 ILCS 200/15-175 Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property improved with a single family residence that is occupied as a principal dwelling place by an immediate family member of the property owner also qualifies for the general homestead exemption. Provides that "immediate family member" means a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, or sibling of the property owner. Contains provisions imposing a civil penalty if a person knowingly misrepresents himself or herself as an immediate family member of the property owner when applying for a general homestead exemption. Effective immediately. 12/21/2022HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield 1/12/2023HouseFirst Reading 1/12/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/15/2023HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee 2/23/2023HouseTo Revenue - Property Tax Subcommittee 3/10/2023HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die