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SB 3047

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Summary

SB 3047, “PUB AID-VA BENEFITS EXEMPTION”, was introduced in the Senate on Jan 29, 2026 by Sen. Neil Anderson (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Assignments, and last saw action on May 22, 2026: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments.


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SB 3047 has 1 co-sponsor.

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB3047
Introduced 1/28/2026, by Sen. Neil Anderson
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
305 ILCS 5/12-4.60 new
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, whichever is applicable, shall not consider veterans' disability benefits as countable income when determining an individual's eligibility for medical assistance, child care assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires the Departments to apply for any federal waivers or approvals necessary to implement this income exemption.
LRB104 17517 KTG 30944 b
A BILL FOR
SB3047 LRB104 17517 KTG 30944 b
1 AN ACT concerning public aid.
2 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3 represented in the General Assembly:
4 Section 5. The Illinois Public Aid Code is amended by
5 adding Section 12-4.60 as follows:
6 (305 ILCS 5/12-4.60 new)
7 Sec. 12-4.60. Veterans' disability benefits exemption;
8 medical assistance, child care, and SNAP. Subject to federal
9 approval, if required, the Department of Human Services and
10 the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, whichever is
11 applicable, shall not consider veterans' disability benefits
12 as countable income when determining an individual's
13 eligibility for medical assistance under Article V, child care
14 assistance under Article IXA, and benefits provided under the
15 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Departments
16 shall apply for any federal waivers or approvals necessary to
17 implement this income exemption.

Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Human Services and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, whichever is applicable, shall not consider veterans' disability benefits as countable income when determining an individual's eligibility for medical assistance, child care assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Requires the Departments to apply for any federal waivers or approvals necessary to implement this income exemption.

Sponsors

Sen. Neil Anderson (R) sponsors SB 3047, and 1 member has co-sponsored it.

Committees

SB 3047 went before 2 committees: Assignments and Appropriations.

Assignments
Assignments
Referred to · Jan 29, 2026
Appropriations
Appropriations
Referred to · Feb 10, 2026

History

SB 3047 has taken 9 actions since Jan 29, 2026, the latest on May 22, 2026.

ChamberAction
May 22, 2026
Senate
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 15, 2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Mar 13, 2026
Senate
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

Votes

SB 3047 has not gone to a roll call.


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