Establishes a special commission to study the integrity of public assistance programs in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a special commission to study the integrity of public assistance programs in Massachusetts, focusing on the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system. The commission will evaluate methods to improve eligibility verification, assess the feasibility of implementing photo identification on EBT cards, review administrative practices, recommend best practices for data sharing, and explore the creation of an EBT audit system. The commission will submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and relevant legislative bodies within 12 months.

Establishes a special commission to study the integrity of public assistance programs in Massachusetts.

The bill creates a special commission to study the integrity of public assistance programs in Massachusetts, focusing on the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system. The commission will evaluate methods to improve eligibility verification, assess the feasibility of implementing photo identification on EBT cards, review administrative practices, recommend best practices for data sharing, and explore the creation of an EBT audit system. The commission will submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and relevant legislative bodies within 12 months.