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CT HB05673

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rosa Rebimbas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 17b of Connecticut general statutes to impose work requirements on public assistance recipients

  • Requires able-bodied adults without dependents to work 20 hours weekly, participate in a work training program, or perform authorized volunteer work

  • Applies to recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP) and other forms of public assistance

  • Exempts individuals with dependents and those otherwise exempted under federal law

  • Stated purpose is to encourage employment among public assistance recipients

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Able-bodied Recipients Of Public Assistance To Work Or Volunteer.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/27/2021

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/27/2021

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