Bill > SF806

This bill modifies regulations around the use of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards in residential programs, specifically addressing how staff can legally make food purchases on behalf of residents. Under the proposed change, staff members can only use a resident's EBT card for food purchases if they are formally listed as an authorized representative of that resident. Additionally, the residential program must maintain a detailed log of all purchases made by staff using residents' EBT cards and retain these records in accordance with existing record-keeping requirements outlined in section 245A.041. EBT cards are government-issued debit-like cards used to distribute benefits such as food assistance (formerly known as food stamps) to eligible individuals, and this bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in how these cards are used within residential care settings.