Illinois lawmakers propose $250 tax credit for regular blood donors

Donating blood could give you a break on taxes under Rockford lawmaker’s new bill – Rock River Current

Approximately 25,000 to 35,000 people in the state donated blood at least four times last year, according to the Association of Illinois Blood Banks. It estimates those numbers will increase to between 26,500 and 40,000 with the tax incentive in place. That means the credit could cost the state between $5.3 million and $8 million in tax revenue.

Illinois lawmakers propose $250 tax credit for regular blood donors

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A new bill under consideration in Springfield would give tax credits to blood donors. House Bill 1179 would give a $250 income tax credit to anyone who donates blood four times a year. Currently, only 3% of Illinois residents donate blood, with the average donor doing so less than twice a year. Experts say that as the state's population increases, there are not enough replacement donors to meet demand. "Our health is the …

Donating blood could give you a break on taxes under Rockford lawmaker's new bill

Donor care supervisor Lashawn Ashley prepares to draw blood from state Rep. Maurice West on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Rock River Valley Blood Center on Longwood Street in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current) By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our new mobile app ROCKFORD — A new measure introduced by state Rep. Maurice West looks to incentivize blood donation by providing donors a break on their taxes. House Bill 1179, which We…