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SB 956 — Electronic benefits transfer system.
Last action — Referred to Com. on RLS.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system, administered by the State Department of Social Services, for the purpose of providing financial and food assistance benefits. Existing law prohibits a fee from being charged by the state, a county, or an electronic benefits processor certified by the state to retailers participating in the EBT system. Existing law requires that a recipient not incur any loss of cash benefits that are taken by an unauthorized withdrawal, removal, or use of benefits that does not occur by the use of a physical EBT card issued to the recipient or authorized 3rd party to directly access the benefits. Existing law also requires the EBT system to provide for reasonable access to benefits to recipients who demonstrate an inability to use an EBT card or other aspect of the system because of disability, language, lack of access, or other barrier. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
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Action History
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Referred to Com. on RLS.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 2.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Bill Berryhill · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 956 do?
- Existing law provides for the establishment of a statewide electronic benefits transfer (EBT) system, administered by the State Department of Social Services, for the purpose of providing financial and food assistance benefits. Existing law prohibits a fee from being charged by the state, a county, or an electronic benefits processor certified by the state to retailers participating in the EBT system. Existing law requires that a recipient not incur any loss of cash benefits that are taken by an unauthorized withdrawal, removal, or use of benefits that does not occur by the use of a physical EBT card issued to the recipient or authorized 3rd party to directly access the benefits. Existing law also requires the EBT system to provide for reasonable access to benefits to recipients who demonstrate an inability to use an EBT card or other aspect of the system because of disability, language, lack of access, or other barrier. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
- Who sponsors SB 956?
- SB 956 is sponsored by Bill Berryhill.
- What is the current status of SB 956?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 956?
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