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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to SNAP nutritional reform. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by restricting the use of public benefit cards to only purchase food and beverage items that are not considered luxury items by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and have been declared exempt from taxation by the Department of Taxation and Finance. This applies to both state and municipal entities that issue these public benefit cards to individuals or families to subsidize the cost of food.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2345 (on 03/19/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S68 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S68.pdf |
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