Bill Status of HB 2733   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  DHS-TRANSITIONAL BENEFITS

House Sponsors
Rep. Steven Reick-Kelly M. Cassidy-Kevin Schmidt, Rita Mayfield, Harry Benton, Suzanne M. Ness, Barbara Hernandez, Charles Meier, Dan Swanson, Regan Deering, Lindsey LaPointe, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer, Jason R. Bunting and Matt Hanson

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/12-4.33a new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to appropriation and any necessary federal waivers or approvals, the Department of Human Services shall develop and implement a transitional benefits program for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that is designed in such a way that a TANF or SNAP beneficiary will not experience an immediate loss of benefits should the beneficiary's income exceed the maximum allowable income under the TANF or SNAP program. Provides that the transitional benefits offered shall gradually step down the beneficiary's monthly benefit proportionate to the increase in the beneficiary's income. Sets forth monthly benefits amounts based on monthly household income. Requires beneficiaries to comply with TANF and SNAP work requirements. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department shall implement, by July 1, 2026, a program to allow recipients to receive transitional child care benefits without the requirement that such recipients first be eligible for full child care benefits. Provides that transitional child care benefits shall be determined on a sliding scale for recipients with household incomes in excess of the eligibility level for full benefits. Sets forth the sliding benefit schedule for the program. Requires the Department to track the number of participants in the program and issue an annual report to the General Assembly by September 1, 2027 and by September 1 each year thereafter, detailing the effectiveness of the program in encouraging recipients to secure employment earning an income greater than the maximum wage eligible for the full child care benefit. Requires the Department to pursue all necessary waivers from the federal government to implement the program. Provides that upon federal approval, the Department shall limit any initial application for the SNAP, TANF, or the Child Care Assistance Program to a one-page form that is easily accessible on the Department's website. Provides that persons participating in TANF, SNAP, or the Child Care Assistance Program who are required to complete a periodic eligibility review form, may submit such form as an attachment to their Illinois income tax return. Requires the Department of Human Services and the Department of Revenue to adopt rules. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick
  2/6/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/6/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  2/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  2/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  2/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  3/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  3/12/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
  5/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

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