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CA SB206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/8/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bill Emmerson

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system to be designed to prevent recipients from using EBT cards to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.

  • Adds Section 10072.6 to the Welfare and Institutions Code governing CalWORKs and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits delivery.

  • Clarifies that the prohibition on alcohol and tobacco purchases does not restrict the use of EBT cards to access SNAP benefits as authorized by federal law.

  • Applies to county-administered CalWORKs and SNAP programs that use EBT systems for benefit distribution.

Legislative Description

Electronic benefits transfer cards: prohibition of use for alcohol and tobacco purchases.

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Human Services3/21/2013
Rules2/8/2013

Full Bill Text

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