SB00480

An Act Concerning Preventing Fraud In The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program And Expressly Extending Fraud And Corruption Penalties To Public Servants.

Introduced·3/11/26

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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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

53 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17

12:00 AM

Human Services Public Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations