Tennessee SB0385 amends public assistance regulations to enforce residency and work requirements for food stamp recipients.

Tennessee SB0385 mandates that the Department of Human Services use electronic benefit card data to identify food stamp recipients who have used their benefits exclusively outside the state for ninety consecutive days or more. The department must notify these recipients and request proof of residency within thirty days. Failure to provide proof or respond within this period results in removal from the food stamp program.

Tennessee SB0385 amends public assistance regulations to enforce residency and work requirements for food stamp recipients.

Tennessee SB0385 mandates that the Department of Human Services use electronic benefit card data to identify food stamp recipients who have used their benefits exclusively outside the state for ninety consecutive days or more. The department must notify these recipients and request proof of residency within thirty days. Failure to provide proof or respond within this period results in removal from the food stamp program.