PUBLIC AID-EMV CHIP CARDS Senate SponsorsSen. Mattie Hunter-Mike Simmons-Lakesia Collins, Rachel Ventura and Adriane Johnson 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 305 ILCS 5/11-3.1from Ch. 23, par. 11-3.1Amends 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. 2/3/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter 2/3/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/3/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services 2/20/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons 2/24/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura 3/3/2026SenatePostponed - Health and Human Services 3/4/2026SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 3/31/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson