All Roll Calls
Yes: 194 • No: 0
IllinoisSB0032104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET
SNAP BENEFITS-VETERANS
Sponsored By: Julie A. Morrison (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher SNAP limits for seniors and others
Beginning January 1, 2016, Illinois raises SNAP income limits for categorical eligibility. A household with an elderly, blind, or disabled member qualifies at up to 200% of the HHS poverty guideline for its size. A household without those members qualifies at up to 165% of that guideline. The rule uses the HHS nonfarm poverty guidelines that are updated in the Federal Register. This change depends on federal approval when required and does not itself appropriate state funds.
SNAP eligibility boost for veteran households
Beginning January 1, 2016, a household with a veteran or service member qualifies for SNAP at up to 200% of the HHS poverty guideline for its size. “Armed forces” includes reserve components and the National Guard. A “veteran” is someone who served and was discharged under honorable conditions. This eligibility depends on federal approval when required and on federal funding. The state is not required to pay SNAP benefits with state funds.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Julie A. Morrison
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Kevin Schmidt
Republican • House
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/20/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 114 • No: 0
House vote • 5/1/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee;
Yes: 18 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/3/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 52 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/5/2025
Do Pass as Amended Health and Human Services;
Yes: 10 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0067
8/1/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/1/2025SenateGovernor Approved
8/1/2025SenateSent to the Governor
6/18/2025SenateAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
5/20/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
5/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/20/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
5/20/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
5/13/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
5/13/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/1/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee; 018-000-000
5/1/2025HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
4/17/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/7/2025HouseFirst Reading
4/7/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
4/4/2025HouseArrived in House
4/4/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 052-000-000
4/3/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 3, 2025
4/2/2025SenateSecond Reading
4/2/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 2, 2025
4/1/2025SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
4/1/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
3/21/2025SenateAssigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
3/5/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Health and Human Services; 010-000-000
3/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1