DHS-LINK CARD-PHOTO ID
Summary
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that on and after January 1, 2012, electronic benefits transfer cards ("LINK") used to obtain SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) benefits or cash shall contain the name and photo of the cardholder. Establishes that an individual may only use the LINK card if the photo on the card matches the user. Provides that on the effective date of the amendatory Act the Department of Human Services shall begin the process of transitioning to the use of LINK cards which contain the name and photo of the cardholder. Requires the transition to be completed no later than January 1, 2012. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2011
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2011
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 8, 2013
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 18, 2011
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Mar 8, 2011
Senate · Reported by committee
To Human Services Subcommittee on Special Issues; - 3/14/2011 - Held
Mar 2, 2011
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Human Services
Feb 10, 2011
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Kyle McCarter
RRepublican
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