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CT HB05116

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jason Perillo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of the Connecticut General Statutes to impose new requirements on recipients of temporary family assistance, state-administered general assistance, or refugee assistance.

  • Requires recipients to maintain a bank account dedicated solely to cash assistance funds.

  • Mandates that associated debit cards be used only for purchases authorized by the Department of Social Services.

  • Aims to prevent recipients from using benefits for illegitimate purposes.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Recipients Of Cash Assistance To Maintain A Dedicated Bank Account For Such Assistance.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/10/2019

Full Bill Text

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