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Introduced
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To stagger distribution of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits and require state participation in a federal program that allows beneficiaries to purchase meals at participating restaurants.
AI Summary
This bill aims to make two key changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Connecticut. First, it requires the state to stagger the distribution of SNAP benefits for newly enrolled beneficiaries starting in 2025, so that benefits are provided at multiple intervals during the month rather than a single distribution. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Social Services to study the implementation of a federal Restaurant Meals Program, which allows eligible SNAP beneficiaries (those who are elderly, disabled, or homeless) to use their benefits to purchase meals at participating restaurants. The goal is to provide these beneficiaries with more dining options and healthy meal choices while ensuring adequate access to grocery stores for all SNAP recipients.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Human Services Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Senate LCO Amendment #4888 (R) - Senate LCO Amendment #4888 (R) (on 04/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00364&which_year=2024 |
| Senate LCO Amendment #4888 (R) | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/lcoamd/pdf/2024LCO04888-R00-AMD.pdf |
| Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4888 (See Fiscal Note Details) | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/fna/pdf/2024SB-00364-R00LCO04888-FNA.pdf |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 312 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/BA/PDF/2024SB-00364-R000312-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 312 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/FN/PDF/2024SB-00364-R000312-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/TOB/S/PDF/2024SB-00364-R01-SB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2024/TOB/S/PDF/2024SB-00364-R00-SB.PDF |
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