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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Social service benefit kiosk pilot program. Requires the division of family resources (division) of the office of the secretary of family and social services to establish a pilot program under which the division develops, deploys, and determines the effectiveness of electronic kiosks that allow an individual to do any of the following: (1) Determine the balance remaining in the individual's SNAP or TANF account. (2) Apply to the family and social services administration for a new EBT card. (3) Apply for SNAP or TANF benefits, subject to verification through in person communication with the division.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program managed by the division of family resources, a part of the office of the secretary of family and social services, to test the effectiveness of electronic kiosks. These kiosks will allow individuals to check their remaining balance on their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food assistance) or TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, which provides cash assistance) accounts, request a new EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card, which is used to access these benefits, and apply for SNAP or TANF benefits, though this application will require in-person verification with the division. The program is set to expire on January 1, 2029, with a report on its effectiveness and recommendations for future implementation due by December 31, 2028.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs (on 01/08/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1394/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1394/HB1394.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1394/fiscal-notes/HB1394.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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