Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act and establishes a state income tax credit to encourage investments in short line and local rail infrastructure.

Creates the Short Line Railroad Modernization Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers that incur qualified railroad expenditures or qualified new rail infrastructure expenditures. Sets forth the amount of the credit and limitations on the amount of the credit that may be awarded. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes.

Pending Committee action. Same as HB 4703.

02/05/2026 Filed.
02/05/2026 First reading in Senate. Referred to Senate Committee on Assignments.
02/24/2026 Assigned to Senate Committee on Revenue.