HB4056 - 104th General Assembly

THE SARA LYNN ACT
Last Action

5/15/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

305 ILCS 5/5-5.01c new
Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Sara Lynn Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish and administer a Seniors Deserve Dignity Program that provides monthly supplemental personal needs payments to persons residing in supportive living facilities who receive medical assistance and a personal needs allowance as specified in the Illinois Administrative Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, a qualifying person shall receive a monthly supplemental personal needs payment in the amount of $30 so that the person's total monthly personal needs allowance is no less than $120. Provides that the monthly supplemental personal needs payments shall not be considered income for purposes of determining eligibility or the amount of assistance for any public aid benefit provided under State law. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective July 1, 2025.
Actions

Date Chamber Action
5/15/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie
5/15/2025 House First Reading
5/15/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee