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CT HB05759

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Travis Simms

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 17b of the general statutes to require the Commissioner of Social Services to authorize multivitamin purchases by supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries using electronic benefit transfer cards
  • Requires state funding for multivitamin purchases if such purchases are not permitted under federal supplemental nutrition assistance program rules
  • Aims to address nutrient deficiencies and improve immune function, reduce illness susceptibility, and prevent chronic diseases among SNAP beneficiaries
  • Introduced by Rep. Simms T. (140th District) and referred to the Committee on Human Services during the January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Promoting Nutritional Health Of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Beneficiaries By Authorizing The Purchase Of Multivitamins On Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Human Services1/18/2023

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