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CT SB00958
Bill
Status
2/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Social Services must develop a plan by July 1, 2021 to participate in the federal Restaurant Meals Program, with implementation beginning no later than October 1, 2021
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Eligible beneficiaries include elderly or disabled SNAP recipients and their spouses, as well as homeless individuals, who would be able to use EBT cards to purchase meals at participating restaurants
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Participating restaurants must contract with the Department of Social Services to offer meals at concessional prices pursuant to federal law (7 USC 2018(h))
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Department of Social Services may implement policies and procedures immediately while in the process of formal regulation adoption, provided notice is posted on the eRegulations System within 20 days
Legislative Description
An Act Allowing Certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Beneficiaries To Use Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards At Participating Restaurants.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/04
2/26/2021