RONEN. 305 ILCS 5/1-12 new Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Incorporates the domestic violence option of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in the Social Security Act into provisions of the Code. Provides that all State agencies responsible for the operation and implementation of any portion of the TANF program or the child support programs under the TANF Article and the Support Enforcement Article of the Code shall (i) screen and identify applicants and recipients of assistance for TANF who are past or present victims of domestic violence or at risk of further domestic violence, while protecting confidentiality; (ii) refer these individuals for counseling and supportive services; and (iii) waive, for so long as necessary, pursuant to a determination of good cause, any program requirements that would make it more difficult for these individuals to escape domestic violence or unfairly penalize past or present victims of domestic violence or those at risk of further domestic violence. 98-02-10 H FILED WITH CLERK 98-02-10 H FIRST READING 98-02-10 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-01-12 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary