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CT SB00958

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Participating restaurants must contract with the Department of Social Services to offer meals at concessional prices pursuant to federal law (7 USC 2018(h))

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/25/2021

Full Bill Text

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