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IL HB5682

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

8/15/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kay Hatcher

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Class C misdemeanor offense for any person who assists or represents another person in completing or submitting applications for SNAP, AABD, or TANF benefits in exchange for a portion of those benefits or other payment.

  • Exempts applicants receiving such assistance from criminal liability under this provision.

  • Allows applicants to receive assistance or representation when appealing a denial of SNAP, AABD, or TANF benefits without violating this section.

  • Applies to individuals, firms, corporations, associations, partnerships, joint ventures, and their employees or agents.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

SNAP-TANF-APPLICATION-FRAUD

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0931

8/15/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Law4/30/2014
Assignments4/3/2014
Human Services2/24/2014
Rules2/14/2014

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