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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Extends eligibility for State funded cash assistance and SNAP benefits to humanitarian immigrants, subject to available funding, if they are not eligible for such benefits solely due to citizenship or immigration status requirements but otherwise meet the financial and nonfinancial factors of eligibility. Lists the classes of humanitarian immigrants eligible for SNAP benefits under the Article. Provides that any individual residing in an institution or other setting that provides the majority of the individual's daily meals is not eligible for SNAP benefits. Exempts persons who do not have legal authorization to work from the statutory work requirements. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill expands eligibility for state-funded cash assistance and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits to "humanitarian immigrants," which refers to individuals who are not eligible for federal benefits solely due to their citizenship or immigration status but meet all other financial and non-financial requirements. The bill specifies several categories of humanitarian immigrants and victims of trafficking, torture, or other serious crimes who can receive these benefits, provided there is available funding. It also clarifies that individuals residing in institutions that provide most of their daily meals are not eligible for SNAP benefits, and it exempts individuals without legal authorization to work from statutory work requirements.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/02/2026)
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