Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 263 — TANF-ELIGIBILITY-DRUG OFFENSE

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 persons shall not be determined ineligible for cash assistance provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program based upon a conviction for any drug-related felony under State or federal law.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 263 removes a significant restriction that previously prevented individuals with past drug-related felony convictions from receiving cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Illinois. By making it clear that such convictions cannot be the basis for denying eligibility, the change aims to support the reintegration of these individuals into society and help them access financial support they need. This shift is important as it promotes fairness and assists those seeking to rebuild their lives after incarceration.

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*LRB10005540KTG15554b* HB0263 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2018 HB0263 by Rep.
HB0263 Engrossed LRB100 05540 KTG 15554 b AN ACT concerning public aid.
Mary E.
Flowers SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/1-10 Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code.
Provides that persons shall not be determined ineligible for cash assistance provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program based upon a conviction for any drug-related felony under State or federal law.
LRB100 05540 KTG 15554 b FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB0263 LRB100 05540 KTG 15554 b AN ACT concerning public aid.
HB0263 - 2 - LRB100 05540 KTG 15554 b 802(c)), shall not be eligible for cash assistance provided under this Code for 2 years from the date of conviction.
HB0263 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 05540 KTG 15554 b 802(c)), shall not be eligible for cash assistance provided under this Code for 2 years from the date of conviction.
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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaToya Greenwood

  2. Third Reading - Standard Debate - Lost 036-056-000

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  4. Removed from Short Debate Status

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  6. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  7. Second Reading - Short Debate

  8. Fiscal Note Filed

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  10. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Gregory Harris

  11. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Tom Demmer

  12. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  13. Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Human Services Committee; 010-006-000

  14. Assigned to Appropriations-Human Services Committee

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

Sponsors

  • Gregory Harris · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 19 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Gregory Harris

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Failed 36 Yea · 56 Nay · 26 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 2137016
Republican 01002
Democrat 15908
Total 3656026
% of votes cast 31%47%0%22%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Not Voting
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Bourne — Nay
Breen — Nay
Butler — Nay
Costello — Nay
Long — Nay
McAuliffe — Nay
Davis — Yea
McDermed — Nay
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
McSweeney — Nay
Pritchard — Nay
Sente — Nay
Harris, David — Nay
Sauer — Nay
Bennett — Nay
Stewart — Nay
Brady — Nay
Stratton — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Nay
Wallace — Yea
Willis — Yea
Winger — Nay
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Wheeler, Barbara — Nay
Wheeler, Keith — Nay
Cavaletto — Nay
Conroy — Nay
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Currie — Yea
Demmer — Nay
Drury — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Hays — Nay
Hurley — Nay
Ives — Nay
Jesiel — Nay
Lang — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Jones — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Madigan — Not Voting
McAsey — Not Voting
Burke, Daniel — Not Voting
Burke, Kelly — Not Voting
Phelps — Not Voting
Phillips — Not Voting
Williams — Not Voting
Soto — Not Voting
Wehrli — Not Voting
D'Amico — Not Voting
Flowers — Not Voting
Fortner — Nay
Zalewski — Not Voting
Frese — Nay
Nekritz — Yea
Jimenez — Nay
Olsen — Nay
Parkhurst — Nay
Reis — Nay
Riley — Not Voting
Skillicorn — Nay
Sommer — Nay
Welter — Nay
Yingling — Nay
Andersson — Not Voting
Arroyo — Not Voting
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Not Voting
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Nay
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Nay
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Not Voting
Justin Slaughter Democrat Not Voting
Katie Stuart Democrat Nay
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Not Voting
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Nay
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Nay
Michelle Mussman Democrat Nay
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Nay
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Not Voting
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Not Voting
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Nay
Sue Scherer Democrat Nay
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Not Voting
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Not Voting
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 263 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that persons shall not be determined ineligible for cash assistance provided under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program based upon a conviction for any drug-related felony under State or federal law.
Who sponsors HB 263?
HB 263 is sponsored by Gregory Harris.
What is the current status of HB 263?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 263?
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