REVENUE-TECH

Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a pilot program that allows a county that has 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and that elects to participate in the program to acquire tax certificates for certain homestead properties offered at any of its annual tax sales. Provides that the number of properties may not exceed 200 properties or 50% of the total number of properties offered at that annual tax sale. Provides that, if a county acquires a tax certificate under the program and thereafter obtains an order directing issuance of a tax deed, the county shall record the tax deed within 30 days after entry of the order directing issuance of tax deed. Provides that the owner has a statutory right to redeem the property for a period of 365 days after recording of the tax deed. Provides that the property shall be offered at a judicial tax deed auction if it is not redeemed within that period. Sets forth procedures for the judicial tax deed auction. Contains provisions for the distribution of surplus funds. Sets forth the penalty amount for the property. Provides that no bidder, principal, affiliate, nominee, or related entity shall directly or indirectly engage in collusive bidding, common-control bidding, nominee bidding, bid rotation, or any other scheme designed to suppress competition at any tax sale under the Code. Contains provisions concerning assignments of certificates of purchase. Makes changes to various notices. Makes changes concerning the redemption period. Provides that if, on the date of the tax sale, the property sold is occupied residential property containing a structure or structures with 6 or fewer residential units, the property may be redeemed after 3 years but before the court orders the property sold at a judicial tax deed auction. Effective July 1, 2026.

Status

Engrossed

Passed its first chamber

Status date

Apr 22, 2026

204 days ago

Current chamber

Senate

Session

2025-2026 Regular Session