Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that subject to federal approval if required, a household that includes one or more veterans or members of the armed forces shall be considered categorically eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits if the gross income of such a household is at or below 200% of the nonfarm income poverty guidelines.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1: Makes the introduced bill subject to federal approval and federal funding (rather than subject to federal approval). Provides that nothing in the introduced bill shall be construed to create an obligation on the part of the Department of Human Services to allocate or provide SNAP benefits through the use of State funds.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 305 ILCS 5/12
Engrossed: 305 ILCS 5/12
Enrolled: 305 ILCS 5/12