Loading chat...

AR HB1218

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Frances Cavenaugh

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates a special revenue fund called the "Client Overpayment Fund" on the books of the State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Chief Fiscal Officer, funded through General Assembly appropriations.

  • Authorizes the Department of Human Services to restore or reimburse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to recipients whose benefits were stolen due to third-party fraud.

  • Limits restoration or reimbursement to cases where other recovery means (including federal funds) are unavailable and the recipient had no involvement in the fraud.

  • Directs the Department of Human Services Secretary to distribute Client Overpayment Fund moneys in a manner that makes the best use of available funds, with full restoration contingent on fund availability.

Legislative Description

Regarding The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; To Authorize The Department Of Human Services To Restore Or Reimburse For Stolen Benefits In Certain Circumstances; And To Create The Client Overpayment Fund.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/24/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available