Senate Sponsors: DEL VALLE. Short description: WELFARE-TANF-FAMILY VIOLENCE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the "Administration" Article of the Public Aid Code. Provides that the State of Illinois adopts the "family violence option" under the Social Security Act. Requires that every State agency responsible for operation and implementation of any portion of the TANF (formerly AFDC) program or child support programs under the Code (1) screen and identify applicants for and recipients of TANF who are past or present victims of domestic violence or at risk of further domestic violence, while protecting confidentiality; (2) refer those individuals for counseling and supportive services; and (3) waive any program requirements that would make it more difficult for those individuals to escape domestic violence or that would unfairly penalize past or present victims of domestic violence or those at risk of further domestic violence. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status