PUBLIC AID-EMV CHIP CARDS
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
11
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 13, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Health and Human Services
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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