Authorizes the reissuance of SNAP benefits in instances of fraud or theft of such benefits
This bill allows SNAP (food stamp) recipients to receive replacement benefits if their benefits are stolen through fraud like card skimming, cloning, or third-party deception. It requires social services districts to replace stolen benefits within five business days without requiring police reports, capping replacements at the lesser of the stolen amount or two months' benefits per household. The bill limits replacements to twice yearly for thefts before October 2024 and once yearly after, while exempting replacements from future benefit deductions. It directly affects SNAP recipients who experience verified benefit theft, streamlining the recovery process.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Grace Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Kalman Yeger
DDemocratic
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