Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 166 — DHS-LINK CARD-PHOTO ID

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

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2020, electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") cards used to obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits or cash shall contain the name and photo of the primary cardholder and, at the option of the primary cardholder, the names of secondary holders who are authorized to use the card. Establishes that an individual may use the LINK card only if the photo on the card matches the user or he or she presents a current and valid photo identification that confirms he or she is a secondary user listed on the card. Provides that on the effective date of the amendatory Act the Department of Human Services shall begin the process of transitioning to the use of LINK cards which contain the name and photo of the primary cardholder and list the names of all authorized users of the card. Requires the transition to be completed no later than January 1, 2020. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monica Bristow

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant

  5. To Public Benefits Subcommittee

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey

  7. Assigned to Human Services Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett

Sponsors

  • Thomas M. Bennett · Cosponsor
  • Darren Bailey · Cosponsor
  • Terri Bryant · Cosponsor
  • Monica Bristow · Cosponsor
  • Dan Caulkins · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Thomas M. Bennett
  • Darren Bailey
  • Terri Bryant
  • Monica Bristow
  • Dan Caulkins

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 166 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2020, electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") cards used to obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits or cash shall contain the name and photo of the primary cardholder and, at the option of the primary cardholder, the names of secondary holders who are authorized to use the card. Establishes that an individual may use the LINK card only if the photo on the card matches the user or he or she presents a current and valid photo identification that confirms he or she is a secondary user listed on the card. Provides that on the effective date of the amendatory Act the Department of Human Services shall begin the process of transitioning to the use of LINK cards which contain the name and photo of the primary cardholder and list the names of all authorized users of the card. Requires the transition to be completed no later than January 1, 2020. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 166?
HB 166 is sponsored by Thomas M. Bennett, Darren Bailey, Terri Bryant, Monica Bristow, and Dan Caulkins.
What is the current status of HB 166?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 166?
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