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HI HB840

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Human Services must print the beneficiary's name (or parent/guardian name if beneficiary is a minor or incapacitated) on each electronic benefits transfer card.

  • Vendors are prohibited from allowing use of an electronic benefits transfer card unless the cardholder presents photo identification with a name matching the name printed on the card, to the extent allowed by federal law.

  • Department shall adopt rules under chapter 91 to implement these requirements.

  • Defines "photo identification" as a government-issued identification card or document containing the person's name and photograph.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

DHS

Last Action

Carried over to 2020 Regular Session.

12/1/2019

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness1/28/2019

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