Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB3858

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

Date	Chamber	Action
2/17/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
2/17/2023	House	First Reading
2/17/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee

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