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IL HB1327

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Joe Sosnowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to restrict LINK card use to in-state transactions only, subject to federal approval.

  • Applies to LINK cards issued by the Department of Human Services for accessing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and cash.

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the in-state transaction restriction.

  • Defines "LINK card" as an electronic benefits transfer card issued by DHS for SNAP benefits or cash access.

Legislative Description

DHS-LINK CARD-RESTRICTED USE

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry Costello, II

4/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Public Benefits3/5/2015
Human Services2/17/2015
Rules2/4/2015

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