SB3266

PUBLIC AID-EMV CHIP CARDS

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3266 mandates the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement an electronic benefits transfer system using EMV chip cards.

Illinois SB3266 amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to require the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement an electronic benefits transfer system using industry-standard commercial electronic funds transfer technology, including EMV chip cards. The system must be operational by March 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that no fees be charged to recipients for accessing public aid benefits electronically, provided it complies with the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 3

4:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Feb 24

3:30 PM

Senate Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

Mar 31

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

Mar 13

Senate

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