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IL HB3401

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joe Sosnowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires LINK cards (electronic benefits transfer cards for SNAP and cash benefits) issued on or after January 1, 2018 to display the name and photo of the primary cardholder.

  • Allows primary cardholders to optionally authorize secondary users whose names appear on the card.

  • Restricts LINK card use to: primary cardholders whose photo matches the card, or secondary cardholders who present current valid photo identification confirming their authorization.

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to begin transitioning to photo ID LINK cards immediately upon enactment, with completion required by January 1, 2018.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

DHS-LINK CARD-PHOTO ID

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Public Benefits3/8/2017
Human Services2/22/2017
Rules2/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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