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GA HB847
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Clark
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AI Summary
- Redesignates the public assistance fraud statute from Code Section 49-4-15 (public assistance title) to Code Section 16-9-63 (criminal fraud and offenses title), moving it into Georgia's criminal code
- Updates terminology throughout the code, replacing "food stamps" and "food stamp coupons" with "food instruments," defined as vouchers, checks, electronic benefits transfer cards, coupons, or other documents used to obtain public assistance
- Replaces references to "the department" and "the board" with the full names "Department of Human Services" and "Board of Human Services" for clarity
- Retains existing penalty structure: misdemeanor for public assistance fraud under $1,500.00, and a felony punishable by 1–5 years imprisonment when the total value exceeds $1,500.00
- Updates cross-references in related statutes covering employment security benefits (Title 34), tax credits (Title 48), EBT card photo requirements (Title 49), bail jumping, and income tax setoff debt collection to conform with the new code section designation
Legislative Description
Crimes and offenses; fraud in obtaining public assistance; redesignate and revise Code Sections
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/19/2016
Full Bill Text
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