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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that if a household's monthly benefit amount under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is determined to be less than $75, the State shall pay an additional amount to increase the household's total monthly benefit to $75. Effective October 1, 2025.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to establish a state-level supplement for households receiving low benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps). Specifically, if a household's monthly SNAP benefit is calculated to be less than $75, the state of Illinois will provide additional funds to bring the total monthly benefit up to $75. This means that no SNAP recipient household in Illinois will receive less than $75 per month in food assistance, effectively creating a minimum benefit threshold. The provision will become effective on October 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to implement the new policy. This bill aims to ensure that low-income households have a baseline level of food assistance, recognizing that very low SNAP benefits may not provide sufficient support for nutritional needs.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Javier Cervantes (D)*,
Christopher Belt (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Mike Simmons (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1751&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1751.htm |
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