DHS-LINK CARD-RESTRICTED USE
Summary
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the LINK card issued by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of enabling cardholders to obtain SNAP (formerly food stamps) or cash benefits shall only be used for in-state transactions. Provides that the Department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this provision.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2012
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2012
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 15, 2012
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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