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HB4056Introduced in the House

THE SARA LYNN ACT

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Introduced by Tony McCombie, District 89

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Sara Lynn Act. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to establish and administer a Seniors Deserve Dignity Program that provides monthly supplemental personal needs payments to persons residing in supportive living facilities who receive medical assistance and a personal needs allowance as specified in the Illinois Administrative Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2025, a qualifying person shall receive a monthly supplemental personal needs payment in the amount of $30 so that the person's total monthly personal needs allowance is no less than $120. Provides that the monthly supplemental personal needs payments shall not be considered income for purposes of determining eligibility or the amount of assistance for any public aid benefit provided under State law. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective July 1, 2025.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules Committee

May 15, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

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