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CT SB00221

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2017

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Larson

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Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17b-105a of the general statutes to require able-bodied adults without dependents to meet federal work requirements to receive SNAP benefits
  • Requires eligible recipients to work not less than 20 hours per week or participate in authorized job training or volunteer services
  • Purpose is to ensure able-bodied adults without dependents are working or training to become self-sufficient
  • Referred to Committee on Human Services
  • Introduced by Senator Larson, 3rd District during January 2017 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Requiring Able-bodied Adults To Meet Work Requirements In Order To Receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program Benefits.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/18/2017

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/18/2017

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