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IL HB3733

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Terri Bryant

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance benefits to purchase or sell alcoholic beverages, lottery tickets, and tobacco products.

  • Restricts TANF cash assistance from being used for firearms, firearms ammunition, sexually explicit materials, admission to performances, cosmetics, and jewelry.

  • Bars spending TANF cash assistance on professional services (excluding medical care), travel services, tattoos, body art, piercings, and rental of goods.

  • Prevents use of TANF cash assistance for payment of taxes, fees, penalties, restitution, bail, or bail bonds ordered by courts.

  • Prohibits use of TANF cash assistance for gambling games as defined in the Riverboat Gambling Act, while permitting use for childcare services and health club memberships.

Legislative Description

TANF-PROHIBITED PURCHASES

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/27/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2015
Public Benefits3/18/2015
Human Services3/10/2015
Rules2/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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