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AR HB1218
Bill
Status
1/24/2023
Primary Sponsor
Frances Cavenaugh
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Limits restoration or reimbursement to cases where other recovery means (including federal funds) are unavailable and the recipient had no involvement in the fraud.
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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WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR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