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IL SB1742

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Chapin Rose

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to add Section 12-4.4a regarding SNAP benefits restrictions
  • Directs the Secretary of Human Services to seek a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture to allow Illinois to restrict certain foods from SNAP purchases
  • Prohibits SNAP benefits from purchasing foods of minimal nutritional value including carbonated soft drinks, snack cakes, candies, chewing gum, flavored ice bars, and fried high-fat chips
  • Requires the Secretary to consult with members of the General Assembly when developing the waiver and obtain General Assembly approval before implementation

Legislative Description

PUB AID-SNAP-PROHIBITED FOODS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/22/2013
Human Services Special Issues3/5/2013
Human Services2/27/2013
Assignments2/15/2013

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