Senator Darby Hills is focused on one clear goal: making life more affordable and secure for Illinois families. Below is a list of legislation she is sponsoring and co-sponsoring to advance these priorities and deliver real results for the families she serves.
Legislation Sen. Hills is working on to make childcare more affordable:
SB3869 – Diaper Tax Exemption (Sponsor)
Exempts diapers for infants, children, and adults from state use and retail taxes to reduce costs for families.
SB2277 – Child Care Tax Credit Expansion (Sponsor)
Increases the childcare tax credit to make care more affordable.
SB3785 – Child Care Tax Credit Enhancement (Sponsor)
Builds on existing childcare tax incentives for employers and families.
SB2382 & SB3784 – Property Donation Tax Credit for Childcare (Sponsor)
Encourages donations of property for onsite childcare through tax credits.
SB4182 – Allergenic Supplements Coverage (Sponsor)
Amends the Illinois Insurance Code to require that certain health insurance plans provide coverage, without cost‑sharing, for early allergen introduction dietary supplements prescribed for infants.
SB1646 – Early Childhood Educator Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Creates a tax credit for eligible early childhood teachers and assistants earning $75,000 or less to support and retain childcare professionals.
SB1647 – Preschool Tax Credit (Sponsor)
Creates a tax credit of up to $1,500 per child for families paying for eligible preschool programs.
SB2263 – Child Care Tax Credit (Co-Sponsor)
Creates a child care tax credit equal to 25% of the federal child care tax credit for each qualifying child.
SB2277 – Child Care Tax Credit Expansion (Sponsor)
Expands employer child care tax credits to encourage businesses to provide onsite or offsite child care support for employees.
SB2382 – Property Donation Tax Credit for Child Care (Sponsor)
Creates a tax credit for property owners who donate real estate for employer-provided onsite child care facilities.
HB2190 – Child Care CPR & First Aid Requirements (Senate Sponsor)
Requires at least two non-administrative child care staff members onsite to maintain CPR, Heimlich maneuver, and first aid certification.
HB4587 – Child Care Director Qualification Standards (Co-Sponsor)
Updates education and supervision standards for child care directors and interim conditional directors.
HB4702 – Diaper Ingredient Labeling Act (Co-Sponsor)
Requires diaper manufacturers to clearly disclose product ingredients to improve transparency for consumers and families.