Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 8 R · 7 D cosponsors

HB2733      — DHS-TRANSITIONAL BENEFITS

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 15 sponsors

    1 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 7 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to appropriation and any necessary federal waivers or approvals, the Department of Human Services shall develop and implement a transitional benefits program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that is designed in such a way that a TANF or SNAP beneficiary will not experience an immediate loss of benefits should the beneficiary's income exceed the maximum allowable income under the TANF or SNAP program. Provides that the transitional benefits offered shall gradually step down the beneficiary's monthly benefit proportionate to the increase in the beneficiary's income. Sets forth monthly benefits amounts based on monthly household income. Requires beneficiaries to comply with TANF and SNAP work requirements. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department shall implement, by July 1, 2026, a program to allow recipients to receive transitional child care benefits without the requirement that such recipients first be eligible for full child care benefits. Provides that transitional child care benefits shall be determined on a sliding scale for recipients with household incomes in excess of the eligibility level for full benefits. Sets forth the sliding benefit schedule for the program. Requires the Department to track the number of participants in the program and issue an annual report to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027 and by September 1 each year thereafter, detailing the effectiveness of the program in encouraging recipients to secure employment earning an income greater than the maximum wage eligible for the full child care benefit. Requires the Department to pursue all necessary waivers from the federal government to implement the program. Provides that upon federal approval, the Department shall limit any initial application for the SNAP, TANF, or the Child Care Assistance Program to a one-page form that is easily accessible on the Department's website. Provides that persons participating in TANF, SNAP, or the Child Care Assistance Program who are required to complete a periodic eligibility review form, may submit such form as an attachment to their Illinois income tax return. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Department of Revenue to adopt rules. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

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

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  11. Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2733      do?
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to appropriation and any necessary federal waivers or approvals, the Department of Human Services shall develop and implement a transitional benefits program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that is designed in such a way that a TANF or SNAP beneficiary will not experience an immediate loss of benefits should the beneficiary's income exceed the maximum allowable income under the TANF or SNAP program. Provides that the transitional benefits offered shall gradually step down the beneficiary's monthly benefit proportionate to the increase in the beneficiary's income. Sets forth monthly benefits amounts based on monthly household income. Requires beneficiaries to comply with TANF and SNAP work requirements. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department shall implement, by July 1, 2026, a program to allow recipients to receive transitional child care benefits without the requirement that such recipients first be eligible for full child care benefits. Provides that transitional child care benefits shall be determined on a sliding scale for recipients with household incomes in excess of the eligibility level for full benefits. Sets forth the sliding benefit schedule for the program. Requires the Department to track the number of participants in the program and issue an annual report to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027 and by September 1 each year thereafter, detailing the effectiveness of the program in encouraging recipients to secure employment earning an income greater than the maximum wage eligible for the full child care benefit. Requires the Department to pursue all necessary waivers from the federal government to implement the program. Provides that upon federal approval, the Department shall limit any initial application for the SNAP, TANF, or the Child Care Assistance Program to a one-page form that is easily accessible on the Department's website. Provides that persons participating in TANF, SNAP, or the Child Care Assistance Program who are required to complete a periodic eligibility review form, may submit such form as an attachment to their Illinois income tax return. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Department of Revenue to adopt rules. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB2733     ?
HB2733      is sponsored by Steven Reick (Republican), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Harry Benton (Democrat), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Charles Meier (Republican), Dan Swanson (Republican), Regan Deering (Republican), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Amy Elik (Republican), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), and Matt Hanson (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2733     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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