Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 6, 2026.
MEDICAID-SNAP-VETS EXEMPTION.
Amends the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall not require recipients of medical assistance who are also former foster care youth, veterans, or people experiencing homelessness to work a minimum amount of hours in order to maintain eligibility for medical assistance. Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall not require recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits who are also former foster care youth, veterans, or people experiencing homelessness to work a minimum amount of hours in order to maintain eligibility for SNAP benefits.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-06 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-06 | Latest Action | 2/06/2026 - Senate: |