INC TX-EMPLOYMENT DISABILITIES Senate SponsorsSen. Darby A. Hills and Chris Balkema 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Revenue 35 ILCS 5/246 newAmends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer who employs a person with a developmental disability or a severe mental illness, as certified by the Department of Human Services, during the taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit in an amount equal to 25% of the wages paid by the taxpayer to the person with a developmental disability or severe mental illness, but not to exceed $6,000 in wages paid during the taxable year to any single qualified employee. Effective immediately. 1/13/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Darby A. Hills 1/13/2026SenateFirst Reading 1/13/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 1/14/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema 2/3/2026SenateAssigned to Revenue 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026