Date	Chamber	Action
1/10/2017	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2017, electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") cards used to obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 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 only use the LINK card if the photo on the card matches the user or he or she presents a current and valid photo identification that confirms that 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, 2017. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
1/15/2016	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell
1/20/2016	House	First Reading
1/20/2016	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/28/2016	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Randy E. Frese
1/10/2017	House	Session Sine Die

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