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MD HB502
Department of Human Services - Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards - Theft of Benefits (Prevent Electronic Benefits Theft Act of 2023)
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
Passed
04/08/2023
04/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2023
04/24/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Department of Human Services - Electronic Benefits Transfer Cards - Fraud Theft of Benefits (Prevent Electronic Benefits Theft Act of 2023) FOR the purpose of requiring the Department of Human Services to reimburse a beneficiary for any benefits lost due to the fraudulent use of the beneficiary’s Electronic Benefits Transfer card; theft; authorizing certain households to request a certain hearing under certain circumstances; requiring the State to give preference to certain vendors in the procurement process for electronic benefits distribution or administration; requiring the Department to establish a certain point of contact for investigating and identifying electronic benefits fraud; requiring the Department to notify certain beneficiaries about electronic benefits fraud in a certain manner and provide certain assistance to certain beneficiaries; applying certain provisions of this Act retroactively; requiring authorizing the Department to restore benefits to certain households; requiring the Department to issue benefits to eligible households on or before a certain date; requiring the Department to take certain actions to reduce the vulnerability of Electronic Benefits Transfer cards to theft; and generally relating to electronic benefits. BY adding to Article - Human Services Section 5-609 and 5-610 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill:
- Requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) to automatically restore benefits that were lost due to theft of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, without requiring further action from the household.
- Allows households to request a hearing if they dispute the amount of restored benefits or the Department's determination that no restoration is due.
- Requires DHS to coordinate with vendors to implement various security measures for EBT cards, such as embedded microchips, two-way fraud alerts, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Allows DHS to restore benefits lost due to theft between January 1, 2021 and October 1, 2022, and requires DHS to issue benefits to eligible households by September 1, 2023.
- Requires DHS to report annually to the General Assembly on the accessibility and security of EBT cards, actions taken to reduce fraud, and data on theft and restoration of benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 172 (on 04/24/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0502?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/Chapters_noln/CH_172_hb0502e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0502e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 323524/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0002/hb0502_32352401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0502_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0502t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 123225/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/amds/bil_0002/hb0502_12322501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0502_app.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0502f.pdf |
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