Bill > SB00170

This bill proposes to amend title 17b of the general statutes to require able-bodied, adult recipients of certain public assistance programs to work or volunteer for at least 20 hours per week. The public assistance programs specifically mentioned include supplemental nutrition assistance (commonly known as food stamps), state-administered general assistance, and Medicaid. The primary goal of this legislation is to promote work and self-sufficiency among adult recipients who are deemed capable of employment or community service. By mandating a minimum of 20 hours of work or volunteer activity per week, the bill aims to encourage beneficiaries to engage in productive activities that could potentially help them become more economically independent and reduce long-term reliance on public assistance programs.

Health and Social Services

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