Bill Status of HB 3858   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-WIC DIAPER ALLOWANCE

House Sponsors
Rep. Dave Vella

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/12-4.57 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to funds appropriated for the specific purpose, to assist with child-related necessities such as diapers, the Department of Human Services may make additional monthly payments to applicants with children under the age of 3 who are otherwise eligible for and receiving benefits under the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) program. Requires the Department to set the benefit amounts in rule in accordance with available funds appropriated for the purpose of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall make reasonable efforts to ensure timely communication to families of the new subsidy at implementation and as the diaper subsidy eligibility changes. Effective September 1, 2023.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/17/2023HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
  2/17/2023HouseFirst Reading
  2/17/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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