DHS-LINK CARD-RESTRICTED USE House SponsorsRep. Joe Sosnowski and John E. Bradley 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 305 ILCS 5/12-4.4a new Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval, on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, the LINK card issued by the Department of Human Services for the purpose of enabling cardholders to obtain SNAP (formerly food stamps) or cash benefits shall only be used for in-state transactions. Provides that the Department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement this provision. 2/14/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Joe Sosnowski 2/15/2012HouseFirst Reading 2/15/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/24/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John E. Bradley 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die