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

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

305 ILCS 5/1-10.5 new

305 ILCS 5/1-10.6 new

305 ILCS 5/4-8a new

305 ILCS 5/8A-4B new

305 ILCS 5/8A-5A

from Ch. 23, par. 8A-5A

305 ILCS 5/8A-6

from Ch. 23, par. 8A-6

305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new

305 ILCS 5/12-4.4b new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that as a condition of initial eligibility for medical assistance benefits provided under the State's Medical Assistance program or, subject to federal approval, benefits provided under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), an applicant must pass a drug screening. Provides that as a condition of continued eligibility for such benefits, a recipient must pass random drug screenings as prescribed by the Department of Human Services. Requires the Department to adopt rules requiring applicants for TANF benefits or SNAP benefits to actively seek work in order to qualify for such benefits. Provides that the rules adopted by the Department shall be in compliance with those rules under the Unemployment Insurance Act and adopted by the Department of Employment Security requiring unemployed individuals to actively seek employment in order to qualify for unemployment insurance benefits. Requires the Department to adopt rules that allow recipients of TANF benefits or SNAP benefits to experience a gradual reduction in benefits as earnings increase. Increases the penalties for using another person's cash assistance benefits or SNAP benefits. Contains provisions requiring photo identification when using a LINK card to obtain SNAP benefits or cash. Provides that no recipient of TANF benefits shall use his or her benefits to purchase lottery tickets or to patronize any casino or licensed establishment that operates video gaming terminals for the purpose of engaging in gambling or video gaming activities.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/20/2015	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kyle McCarter
2/20/2015	Senate	First Reading
2/20/2015	Senate	Referred to Assignments
3/11/2015	Senate	Assigned to Human Services
3/18/2015	Senate	To Subcommittee on Special Issues (HS)
3/27/2015	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015
4/24/2015	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
1/10/2017	Senate	Session Sine Die

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