Bill Status of HB0166  101.th General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-LINK CARD-PHOTO ID

House Sponsors
Rep. Thomas M. Bennett - Darren Bailey - Terri Bryant, Monica Bristow and Dan Caulkins

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2021HouseSession 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, 2020, electronic benefits transfer ("LINK") cards used to obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 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 use the LINK card only if the photo on the card matches the user or he or she presents a current and valid photo identification that confirms 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, 2020. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  12/14/2018HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
  1/9/2019HouseFirst Reading
  1/9/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/29/2019HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee
  2/4/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey
  2/6/2019HouseTo Public Benefits Subcommittee
  2/6/2019HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Terri Bryant
  2/13/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monica Bristow
  2/25/2019HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins
  3/29/2019HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2021HouseSession Sine Die