Lilian Jiménez, Illinois State Representative for 4th District | Official website
Lilian Jiménez, Illinois State Representative for 4th District | Official website
In the House, 76 Democrats and 39 Republicans voted in favor of the bill.
Meanwhile, in the Senate, 38 Democrats and 19 Republicans voted in favor of the bill.
Jiménez introduced the bill in the Illinois House on Feb. 4, 2025 during the 104th session.
The legislation, known as HB2682, was passed on May 31, 2025 during the general assembly session 104.
According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Human Services to implement the federal Family Violence Option created by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, P.L. 104-193, and other specified federal provisions that permit state agencies to waive TANF work and self-sufficiency requirements for individuals who are the victims of domestic or sexual violence. Contains provisions on how individuals may apply for a "good cause" waiver of TANF requirements due to domestic or sexual violence, including, provisions concerning required documentation or third-party verification to support a good cause waiver claim; and the option to self-attest to a claim of domestic or sexual violence in support of a good cause waiver claim. Contains provisions on notification requirements imposed on the Department; crisis assistance funding; rulemaking; and data reporting requirements."
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, the bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to provide crisis assistance to families facing hardships such as homelessness or income deprivation due to events like natural disasters or domestic violence. The Illinois Department of Human Services will offer financial aid, capped at $2 million annually, with eligibility determined within five working days for existing aid recipients. It also addresses domestic and sexual violence, requiring the department to adopt the federal Family Violence Option, granting waivers for TANF program requirements to affected individuals. This includes automatic waivers for child support and work requirements, the provision of support services, and a streamlined process for establishing eligibility with a focus on confidentiality. A Family Safety Notice form will be provided to aid in understanding rights and processes available under these provisions, and the department will undergo training to handle such cases sensitively. The department must report relevant data to the General Assembly annually.
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Adriane Johnson (Democrat-30th District), Rep. Amy Briel (Democrat-76th District), and Rep. Anna Moeller (Democrat-43rd District), along with 24 other sponsors.
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Jiménez graduated from DePaul University in 2000 with a BA and again in 2011 from DePaul University School of Law with a JD.
Jiménez, a Democrat, was elected to the Illinois State House in 2023 to represent the state's 4th House District, replacing previous state representative Delia Ramirez.
Lawmakers listed as "Not Voting" were present for the vote but did not cast a vote. Those marked as having an "Excused Absence" were not present and formally provided a reason for their absence, which was accepted.
| Legislator | Party | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adriane Johnson | Democrat | 30th District | Yea |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | 45th District | Yea |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | 18th District | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | 12th District | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | 51st District | Yea |
| Chris Balkema | Republican | 53rd District | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | 57th District | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | 32nd District | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | 22nd District | Yea |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | 59th District | Yea |
| Darby A. Hills | Republican | 26th District | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | 35th District | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | 46th District | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | 33rd District | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | 48th District | Yea |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | 17th District | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | 14th District | Yea |
| Erica Harriss | Republican | 56th District | Yea |
| Graciela Guzmán | Democrat | 20th District | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | 55th District | Yea |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Democrat | 1st District | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | 50th District | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | 41st District | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | 29th District | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | 25th District | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | 4th District | Not vote |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | 5th District | Yea |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | 21st District | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | 9th District | Not vote |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | 28th District | Yea |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Republican | 37th District | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | 42nd District | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | 27th District | Yea |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | 31st District | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | 3rd District | Yea |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | 49th District | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | 19th District | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | 36th District | Yea |
| Mike Porfirio | Democrat | 11th District | Yea |
| Mike Simmons | Democrat | 7th District | Yea |
| Mr. President | Democrat | 39th District | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris, III | Democrat | 15th District | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | 47th District | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | 2nd District | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | 40th District | Yea |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | 52nd District | Yea |
| Rachel Ventura | Democrat | 43rd District | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | 8th District | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | 10th District | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | 13th District | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | 44th District | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | 6th District | Yea |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | 24th District | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | 54th District | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | 34th District | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | 38th District | Yea |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Democrat | 23rd District | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | 58th District | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | 16th District | Yea |
| Legislator | Party | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | 1st District | Yea |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | Democrat | 21st District | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | 102nd District | Yea |
| Amy Briel | Democrat | 76th District | Yea |
| Amy Elik | Republican | 111th District | Yea |
| Amy L. Grant | Republican | 47th District | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | 22nd District | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | 11th District | Yea |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | 43rd District | Yea |
| Anne Stava | Democrat | 81st District | Yea |
| Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | 80th District | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | 50th District | Yea |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | 110th District | Yea |
| Bob Morgan | Democrat | 58th District | Yea |
| Brad Halbrook | Republican | 107th District | Yea |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | 20th District | Yea |
| Bradley Fritts | Republican | 74th District | Yea |
| Brandun Schweizer | Republican | 104th District | Yea |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Democrat | 78th District | Yea |
| Carol Ammons | Democrat | 103rd District | Absent, excused |
| Charles Meier | Republican | 109th District | Yea |
| Chris Miller | Republican | 101st District | Yea |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | 100th District | Yea |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Democrat | 25th District | Yea |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | 85th District | Yea |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | 71st District | Yea |
| Dan Ugaste | Republican | 65th District | Yea |
| Daniel Didech | Democrat | 59th District | Yea |
| Dave Severin | Republican | 116th District | Yea |
| Dave Vella | Democrat | 68th District | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | 115th District | Yea |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Democrat | 38th District | Yea |
| Dennis Tipsword | Republican | 105th District | Yea |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | Democrat | 46th District | Yea |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | 23rd District | Yea |
| Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Democrat | 2nd District | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | 3rd District | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | 44th District | Yea |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | 72nd District | Yea |
| Harry Benton | Democrat | 97th District | Yea |
| Hoan Huynh | Democrat | 13th District | Yea |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | 79th District | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | 40th District | Yea |
| Janet Yang Rohr | Democrat | 41st District | Yea |
| Jason R. Bunting | Republican | 106th District | Yea |
| Jawaharial Williams | Democrat | 10th District | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | 113th District | Yea |
| Jed Davis | Republican | 75th District | Yea |
| Jeff Keicher | Republican | 70th District | Yea |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | Democrat | 92nd District | Yea |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democrat | 17th District | Yea |
| Jennifer Sanalitro | Republican | 48th District | Absent, excused |
| Joe C. Sosnowski | Republican | 69th District | Yea |
| John M. Cabello | Republican | 90th District | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | 61st District | Yea |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | 27th District | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | 26th District | Yea |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | 112th District | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | 14th District | Yea |
| Kevin John Olickal | Democrat | 16th District | Yea |
| Kevin Schmidt | Republican | 114th District | Yea |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | Democrat | 5th District | Yea |
| Kyle Moore | Republican | 99th District | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | 8th District | Yea |
| Laura Faver Dias | Democrat | 62nd District | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | 86th District | Yea |
| Lilian Jiménez | Democrat | 4th District | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | 19th District | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | 32nd District | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | 33rd District | Yea |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | 12th District | Yea |
| Martha Deuter | Democrat | 45th District | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | 55th District | Yea |
| Martin McLaughlin | Republican | 52nd District | Yea |
| Mary Beth Canty | Democrat | 54th District | Yea |
| Mary Gill | Democrat | 35th District | Yea |
| Matt Hanson | Democrat | 83rd District | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | 49th District | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | 67th District | Yea |
| Michael Crawford | Democrat | 31st District | Yea |
| Michael J. Coffey, Jr. | Republican | 95th District | Yea |
| Michael J. Kelly | Democrat | 15th District | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | 56th District | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | Democrat | 7th District | Yea |
| Nabeela Syed | Democrat | 51st District | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | 98th District | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | 34th District | Yea |
| Nicole La Ha | Republican | 82nd District | Yea |
| Nicolle Grasse | Democrat | 53rd District | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | 94th District | Yea |
| Norma Hernandez | Democrat | 77th District | Yea |
| Patrick Sheehan | Republican | 37th District | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | 117th District | Yea |
| Paul Jacobs | Republican | 118th District | Yea |
| Regan Deering | Republican | 88th District | Yea |
| Rick Ryan | Democrat | 36th District | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | 60th District | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | 28th District | Yea |
| Robyn Gabel | Democrat | 18th District | Yea |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | 73rd District | Yea |
| Sharon Chung | Democrat | 91st District | Yea |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | 6th District | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | 84th District | Yea |
| Steven Reick | Republican | 63rd District | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | 96th District | Absent, excused |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | 66th District | Yea |
| Terra Costa Howard | Democrat | 42nd District | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | 29th District | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | 24th District | Yea |
| Tom Weber | Republican | 64th District | Yea |
| Tony M. McCombie | Republican | 89th District | Yea |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | Democrat | 57th District | Yea |
| Travis Weaver | Republican | 93rd District | Yea |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Republican | 108th District | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | 39th District | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | 30th District | Yea |
| William E Hauter | Republican | 87th District | Yea |
| Yolonda Morris | Democrat | 9th District | Yea |
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