Illinois Senate Bill 3162

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-05-03 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Amends the Department of Human Services Act. Provides that subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall establish a diaper allowance program for eligible families with children 3 years of age or younger. Requires the Department to create an application process that requires applicants to submit an initial application for a diaper allowance and on an annual basis thereafter an application for a redetermination of eligibility. Requires the Department to maintain on its official website an online application system that permits an Illinois family to apply online for a diaper allowance or a redetermination of eligibility or to download a mail-in application form. Provides that paper application forms shall be made available at WIC offices and at family community resource centers throughout the State. Contains provisions concerning application requirements. Sets the monthly diaper allowance amount at $70 for eligible children whose family income is at or below 100% of the federal poverty guidelines. Provides that families may receive a diaper allowance for each eligible child and that the diaper allowance shall not be considered income for purposes of determining eligibility or the amount of assistance for any public aid benefit provided under State law. Permits the Department to distribute diaper allowance amounts electronically to an eligible family by means of an electronic benefits transfer card issued by the Department. Permits the Department to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. Contains provisions on redetermination application requirements. Provides that an advisory committee shall advise the Department on program implementation. Sets forth the composition of the advisory committee and provides that the committee shall meet monthly beginning September 1, 2024 through July 1, 2026. Effective immediately.

DHS-DIAPER ALLOWANCE

Sen. Lakesia Collins [D]	Sen. Adriane Johnson [D]	Sen. Rachel Ventura [D]	Sen. Emil Jones [D]
Sen. David Koehler [D]	Sen. Omar Aquino [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-05-03	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2024-04-05	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024
2024-03-15	Senate	Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
2024-02-20	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
2024-02-20	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
2024-02-14	Senate	Assigned to Appropriations - Health and Human Services
2024-02-07	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
2024-02-07	Senate	Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
2024-02-07	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
2024-02-06	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2024-02-06	Senate	First Reading
2024-02-06	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

Chapter	Article	Section	Citation Type	Statute Text
20	1305	10-80	New Code	See Bill Text

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3162&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB3162.htm