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CT HB05308
Bill
Status
2/26/2020
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Social Services shall consult with the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture about supplemental nutrition assistance options, effective July 1, 2020
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Consultation shall include state involvement in any future federal pilot project allowing beneficiaries to purchase food online from authorized vendors
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Consultation shall include state participation in the federal Restaurant Meals Program to allow elderly, homeless, or disabled beneficiaries to purchase meals at authorized restaurants using supplemental nutrition assistance benefits
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Commissioner must report to the joint standing committee on human services by January 1, 2021 on available options and potential costs, benefits, and problems associated with each option
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring The Department Of Social Services To Work With The United States Department Of Agriculture To Explore Certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Options.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/05
2/28/2020