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AR HB2149

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Clint Penzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires merchants to demand a photo identification card before accepting payment via electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card
  • Adds new section 20-76-114 to Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 76, Subchapter 1
  • Department of Human Services must adopt rules to implement the photo identification requirement
  • Applies to all merchants accepting EBT cards in Arkansas

Legislative Description

To Require A Merchant To Request A Photo Identification Card Before Accepting An Electronic Benefits Transfer Card.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor3/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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