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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1501</title>
<shortdesc>HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION INCREASE</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Michael W. Halpin</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>3/21/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>735 ILCS 5/2-1402</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 2-1402</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-704</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-704</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-901</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-901</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-904</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-904</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-906</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-906</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-909</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-909</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-910</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-910</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-911</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-911</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-912</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-912</aliasreference><reference>735 ILCS 5/12-1001</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 110, par. 12-1001</aliasreference><SynopsisText>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.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/4/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael W. Halpin</action>
<statusdate>2/4/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/4/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>2/11/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Judiciary</action>
<statusdate>3/21/2025</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
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