Chung Supports Affordability Efforts in Veto Session

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, focusing on legislation that makes life better for all in her community, helped pass a series of measures from expanding mental health care coverage to protecting seniors' property
tax relief.

“The disorder in Washington will not stop me from fighting to improve the lives of everyone in our community,” said Chung. “This legislation should help people sleep easier knowing they will be getting some financial and social relief.”

Continuing her fight to cut the cost of living in Illinois, Chung helped pass Senate Bill 25, legislation aimed at lowering energy bills for families affected by recent increased energy bills through transformative investments in capturing clean energy, increasing
battery storage and improving energy efficiency.

Preserving civil rights has always been a priority for Chung. She passed House Bill 1312, a bold measure that allows federal immigration enforcement to be held accountable by creating new protections against the Trump Administration’s warrantless raids at hospitals, daycares, and institutions of higher learning, and courthouses.

Considering the benefits of modern public transit, Chung put her support behind Senate Bill 2111, transformative legislation designed to save and reform public transit, both in Chicago and across Illinois, using existing state funds rather than implementing any new taxes.

As part of her commitment to more affordable mental health care, Chung cast her vote to pass House Bill 1085, strengthening mental health and substance abuse recovery services by requiring insurance to cover out-of-network services as in-network. This
legislation received strong bipartisan support in the House and Senate after years of collaborating with stakeholders.

Finally, she passed Senate Bill 642, an expanded framework for several property tax relief programs designed to lower bills for seniors. This bill increases the maximum income limitations for both the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption and the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program to $75,000 in tax year 2026, $77,000 for tax year 2027 and $79,000 for tax years 2028 and after.

“I am proud of what we accomplished in veto session, but there is so much more work to be done,” said Chung. “I will continue to advocate for the rights and livelihoods of the people in my community.”