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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall not require recipients of medical assistance to work a minimum amount of hours in order to maintain eligibility for medical assistance. Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall not require recipients of benefits provided under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to work a minimum amount of hours in order to maintain eligibility for SNAP benefits.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to prohibit work requirements for individuals receiving certain state benefits. Specifically, it prevents the Department of Healthcare and Family Services from requiring recipients of medical assistance, which is healthcare coverage provided by the state, to work a minimum number of hours to remain eligible. Additionally, it prohibits the Department of Human Services from imposing a work requirement on recipients of benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families, to maintain their eligibility for these food benefits.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/06/2026)
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