Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 2003 — DHS-SNAP-PHOTO ID CARD

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 97th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 every electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") card issued on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of enabling the cardholder to obtain SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) benefits or cash must include on the card's face a photograph of the cardholder. Provides that within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Department shall replace every still-valid card issued before that date with a card that includes on its face a photograph of the cardholder.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill mandates that all electronic benefits transfer cards issued for SNAP benefits must include a photograph of the cardholder.

  • 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a

    Every LINK card issued on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly must include on the card's face a photograph of the cardholder.

    New LINK cards will require a photograph of the cardholder.

  • 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a

    Within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, the Department shall replace every still-valid LINK card issued before that date with a card that includes on its face a photograph of the cardholder.

    Existing LINK cards will be replaced with new cards that require a photo of the cardholder.

  • 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a

    Beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, the Department of Human Services shall issue a caregiver identification card to the facility provider, guardian, or caregiver of a person entitled to benefits funded under the federal SNAP program.

    A new caregiver identification card will be issued to those authorized to use LINK cards.

  • 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a

    Every caregiver identification card must include on its face a current photo of the facility provider, guardian, or caregiver of the person entitled to benefits, the name of the person entitled to benefits, and a statement that clearly identifies the card holder as having the legal capacity to use the named person's LINK card.

    Caregiver identification cards will now require a photo and information to verify the caregiver's authority.

  • 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a

    Beginning on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly, a facility provider, guardian, or caregiver must present a valid caregiver identification card when using a LINK card to obtain SNAP benefits or cash on behalf of a person entitled to benefits funded under the federal SNAP program.

    Caregivers must display their identification when using LINK cards for benefits.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2003 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that every electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") card issued on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of enabling the cardholder to obtain SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) benefits or cash must include on the card's face a photograph of the cardholder. Provides that within 6 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the Department shall replace every still-valid card issued before that date with a card that includes on its face a photograph of the cardholder.
Who sponsors SB 2003?
SB 2003 is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2003?
This bill died with 97th 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 SB 2003?
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