Connecticut SB00480 upgrades electronic benefit transfer cards to prevent fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Connecticut SB00480 aims to deter fraud in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by upgrading electronic benefit transfer cards to utilize security chip technology. The bill also extends fraud and corruption penalties to public servants, including federal officials. The Commissioner of Social Services must report on the implementation of the new technology and its effect on fraud prevention by January 1, 2027.
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