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CT HB05813

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Themis Klarides

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 17b of the general statutes to increase penalties for vendors illegally using electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards for public assistance
  • First violation results in a ban of not less than 12 months from participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
  • Second violation results in a ban of not less than 24 months from the program
  • Third violation results in a permanent ban from the program

Legislative Description

An Act To Increase Penalties For Illegal Use Of Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/05

1/30/2015

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/21/2015

Full Bill Text

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