SB194

Make various changes to public assistance benefits programs

Introduced·5/13/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB194 amends public assistance benefits programs, focusing on eligibility verification, fraud prevention, and efficiency improvements.

Ohio SB194 makes various changes to public assistance benefits programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill mandates the Department of Job and Family Services to verify specific information before certifying SNAP benefits, such as household composition, identity, and income. It also requires the collection and analysis of suspicious electronic benefit transfer card transactions to prevent fraud.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Oversight and Reform Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Government Oversight and Reform

May 13, 2025

Senate

Introduced