Bill > S99

This bill, concerning the prevention of Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) fraud, proposes an amendment to Section 27A of chapter 18 of the General Laws. Specifically, it mandates that every sixth check issued to an EBT recipient must be collected at their local branch office, and the recipient will be required to present photo identification to receive that check. EBT refers to a system that uses plastic cards to deliver government benefits, such as food assistance, to eligible individuals. This measure aims to enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity by introducing a physical verification step for a portion of benefit distributions.