Bill Title: Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that it shall be the policy of the Department of Human Services to provide TANF aid to all qualified persons who seek assistance and to conduct outreach efforts to educate the public about the program. Makes changes concerning the disregard of earned income. Requires that financial aid be provided no more than 15 days after the date of application. Requires that an applicant undergo a thorough employability assessment within the first 30 days after the date of application for aid. Adds a definition of "domestic or sexual violence", and adds references to domestic or sexual violence in provisions concerning crisis assistance and development of a personal plan for achieving self-sufficiency. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-3)

Status: (Vetoed) 2009-10-21 - Bill Dead - No Positive Action Taken - Amendatory Veto [HB2383 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

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