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IL HB3405

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joe Sosnowski

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to restrict LINK cards (electronic benefits transfer cards) issued by the Department of Human Services to in-state transactions only, subject to federal approval.

  • Restriction applies to LINK cards used for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or cash withdrawals, effective upon passage of the amendatory act.

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

  • Defines "LINK card" as an electronic benefits transfer card issued by the Department of Human Services for obtaining SNAP benefits or cash.

Legislative Description

DHS-LINK CARD-RESTRICTED USE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

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

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