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CT HB05131

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jason Perillo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the General Statutes to impose requirements on recipients of Department of Social Services cash assistance
  • Requires cash assistance recipients to maintain a bank account dedicated solely to receiving state cash assistance funds
  • Mandates use of a debit card issued by the Department of Social Services, which can only be used for department-authorized purchases
  • Aims to prevent recipients of cash assistance from using benefits for illegitimate purposes

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing Safeguards Against Improper Use Of State-administered Cash Assistance.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/4/2017

Full Bill Text

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