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MA H134

Relative to the use of electronic benefit transfer cards with regard to online grocery delivery services


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the use of electronic benefit transfer cards for online grocery delivery services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to authorize the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards for online grocery delivery services. It amends the General Laws to define "Online Grocery Delivery Service" as either a brick-and-mortar supermarket or grocery store that allows online ordering, or a standalone e-commerce service that includes grocery items. The bill requires the Department of Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the use of EBT cards for these online grocery delivery services.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/03/2020)

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