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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, to the extent permitted under federal law and regulations, the Department of Human Services shall, as soon as practical after the effective date of the amendatory Act but not later than March 1, 2027, implement an electronic benefits transfer system that uses industry-standard commercial electronic funds transfer technology, including, at a minimum, the use of cards with EMV chips.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Illinois Department of Human Services, to the extent allowed by federal law, must implement an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system using modern commercial electronic funds transfer technology, specifically including cards with EMV chips, by March 1, 2027. EBT systems are how many public aid recipients receive their benefits, such as food assistance or cash aid, through a card similar to a debit card. EMV chips are the small, metallic squares found on credit and debit cards that enhance security by creating a unique transaction code for each use, making them harder to counterfeit than older magnetic stripe technology. This change aims to modernize the system for delivering public assistance benefits.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins (on 03/04/2026)
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