CA AB2035

Protects recipients from loss of cash benefits stolen through unauthorized electronic means (such as skimming) that do not involve physical use of an EBT card issued to the recipient or authorized third party.

Requires the State Department of Social Services to establish a protocol for reporting electronic theft of cash benefits that minimizes burden on recipients, ensures prompt replacement, and maintains program integrity.

Permits the protocol to include automatic replacement of stolen benefits without requiring recipient reporting and verification.

Establishes that counties may be reimbursed for state-mandated costs associated with administering these protections under existing reimbursement procedures.