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MO HB1877
Bill
Status
3/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
Chrissy Sommer
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AI Summary
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Declares applicants or recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ineligible for three years if they make cash withdrawals at casinos, gambling establishments, or gaming establishments, following an administrative hearing.
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Allows other household members of an ineligible person to continue receiving TANF benefits as protective or vendor payments to a third-party payee.
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Prohibits the Department of Social Services from processing TANF electronic benefit transfer transactions at liquor stores, casinos, gambling establishments, or adult-oriented entertainment venues.
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Exempts grocery stores that sell staple foods and also offer gaming activities from the casino and liquor store restrictions.
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Requires the Department of Social Services to ensure TANF recipients have access to funds with minimal fees and to submit implementation reports to the governor, general assembly, and federal Health and Human Services Secretary by December 31, 2013.
Legislative Description
Specifies that a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits who makes an electronic benefit transaction at any casino or gaming establishment will be ineligible for benefits for three years
Last Action
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
5/9/2012