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SB3266Introduced in the Senate

PUBLIC AID-EMV CHIP CARDS

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Mattie Hunter, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that, to the extent permitted under federal law and regulations, the Department of Human Services shall, as soon as practical after the effective date of the amendatory Act but not later than March 1, 2027, implement an electronic benefits transfer system that uses industry-standard commercial electronic funds transfer technology, including, at a minimum, the use of cards with EMV chips.

Where it stands

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

May 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Health and Human Services

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  7. Postponed - Health and Human Services

  8. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  9. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

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