Restricts use of electronic benefit cards by cash assistance recipients.
This bill restricts cash assistance recipients from using their electronic benefit cards to withdraw cash at ATMs or make purchases at casinos, adult entertainment venues, adult bookstores, liquor stores, or travel agencies (for cruise bookings). It requires the state to implement technology to block these transactions at specified venues, aligning with existing federal rules to maintain access to federal funding. The bill also clarifies that recipients will not be charged for system use except for fees after three free ATM withdrawals per month, for replacement cards, or for certain point-of-sale transactions.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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