SNAP SMART CHIP-ENABLED CARDS Senate SponsorsSen. Mike Simmons 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 305 ILCS 5/12-4.60 newAmends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to reduce the risk of SNAP recipients becoming the victims of benefits fraud by transitioning to and issuing as soon as practicable electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards embedded with a smart chip or Near Field Communication technology that enables cardholders to make a payment transaction by either inserting an EBT card into a card reader or by "tapping" an EBT card onto a payment terminal or card reader that is enabled to accept and process contactless payments. 2/4/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons 2/4/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/4/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services 3/13/2026SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments