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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to appropriation and any necessary federal waivers or approvals, the Department of Human Services shall develop and implement a transitional benefits program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that is designed in such a way that a TANF or SNAP beneficiary will not experience an immediate loss of benefits should the beneficiary's income exceed the maximum allowable income under the TANF or SNAP program. Provides that the transitional benefits offered shall gradually step down the beneficiary's monthly benefit proportionate to the increase in the beneficiary's income. Sets forth monthly benefits amounts based on monthly household income. Requires beneficiaries to comply with TANF and SNAP work requirements. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department shall implement, by July 1, 2026, a program to allow recipients to receive transitional child care benefits without the requirement that such recipients first be eligible for full child care benefits. Provides that transitional child care benefits shall be determined on a sliding scale for recipients with household incomes in excess of the eligibility level for full benefits. Sets forth the sliding benefit schedule for the program. Requires the Department to track the number of participants in the program and issue an annual report to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027 and by September 1 each year thereafter, detailing the effectiveness of the program in encouraging recipients to secure employment earning an income greater than the maximum wage eligible for the full child care benefit. Requires the Department to pursue all necessary waivers from the federal government to implement the program. Provides that upon federal approval, the Department shall limit any initial application for the SNAP, TANF, or the Child Care Assistance Program to a one-page form that is easily accessible on the Department's website. Provides that persons participating in TANF, SNAP, or the Child Care Assistance Program who are required to complete a periodic eligibility review form, may submit such form as an attachment to their Illinois income tax return. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Department of Revenue to adopt rules. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill introduces a comprehensive transitional benefits program designed to help recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gradually transition to financial self-sufficiency without experiencing an abrupt loss of benefits. The program creates a sliding scale of benefits based on household income, allowing recipients to maintain a portion of their benefits as their income increases, with benefit amounts ranging from 100% to 20% of the original monthly benefit as household income rises from 175% to 200% of the federal poverty level. For child care assistance, the bill establishes a similar sliding scale program that allows recipients to receive transitional child care benefits without first qualifying for full benefits, with benefit rates decreasing from 80% to 20% of the state base rate as household income increases from 240% to 300% of the federal poverty level. The bill also aims to simplify application and renewal processes by requiring the Department of Human Services to create a one-page application form and allowing periodic eligibility review forms to be submitted with state income tax returns. To ensure accountability, the Department is required to track program participation and submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing the program's effectiveness in encouraging employment and economic stability. The program is subject to federal approval and appropriation, and recipients must continue to comply with existing program requirements, such as work requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (15)
Steve Reick (R)*,
Harry Benton (D),
Jason Bunting (R),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Regan Deering (R),
Amy Elik (R),
Matt Hanson (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Charlie Meier (R),
Suzanne Ness (D),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Brandun Schweizer (R),
Dan Swanson (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson (on 05/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2733&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2733.htm |
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