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HB 2344

PROP TX-PROP RECORD CARDS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Laura Faver Dias and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill mandating standardized property record cards with updated physical characteristics and assessed values to ensure consistent documentation and property tax assessment transparency.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2344

Legislative bill overview

HB 2344 requires Illinois property assessors to maintain and update property record cards that document key information about residential and commercial properties, including physical characteristics, ownership details, and assessed values. The bill establishes standards for what information must be included on these cards and ensures they remain current and accessible for public record purposes.

Why is this important

Property record cards are foundational documents used by assessors, tax authorities, lenders, and the public to verify property characteristics and assess accuracy of tax valuations. Clear standards and maintenance requirements help prevent assessment errors, reduce property tax disputes, and ensure transparency in how properties are evaluated for tax purposes—a significant concern given that property taxes fund schools and local services.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment accuracy and appeals: Standardized record cards could either increase fairness by creating consistent documentation or become contentious if they contain errors that property owners must actively dispute
  • Administrative burden and cost: Requiring ongoing maintenance and updates of detailed records may increase costs for county assessor offices already facing resource constraints
  • Data privacy and access: Clarifying what information is public versus protected on record cards could raise concerns about property owner privacy versus public transparency in property ownership and valuations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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