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IL SB3277
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elgie Sims
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AI Summary
- Creates the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) Program to provide cash benefits to households that lose or have reduced SNAP benefits due to failure to meet federal work requirements
- FRESH benefits are provided as a one-time lump sum payment equal to 3 times the monthly SNAP benefit reduction or termination amount, distributed via Electronic Benefits Transfer card
- Department of Human Services must process applications within 10 calendar days and make applications available online and at Family and Community Resource Centers
- Households have 180 days to apply for SNAP reductions/terminations that occurred before the program launch, or 60 days for those occurring after
- FRESH benefits cannot be counted when determining eligibility for other public assistance, and the program expires January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
SNAP-FRESH PROGRAM BENEFITS
Last Action
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations - Health and Human Services3/10/2026
Assignments3/6/2026
Appropriations - Health and Human Services2/17/2026
Assignments2/3/2026
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