HB 2399
An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for Assistance Recipient Identification Program and for administration of assistance and related functions.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Human Services Code to strengthen the Assistance Recipient Identification Program. It requires individuals receiving or applying for public assistance to participate in the program, utilizing methods like photographing their electronic benefit transfer cards and potentially using fingerprint scanning for identification. The bill also clarifies that county boards must require photographic identification before providing assistance.
Key provisions
- Requires individuals receiving or applying for public assistance to participate in the Assistance Recipient Identification Program.
- Mandates the use of photographic identification, including EBT cards and potentially fingerprint scanning.
- Clarifies that county boards must require photographic identification before providing assistance.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving public assistance
- Applicants for public assistance
- County Boards of Public Assistance
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for photographic identification as a condition of receiving public assistance.
- Specifies the use of electronic benefit transfer cards and potential fingerprint scanning for identification.
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Cosponsors
David Zimmerman
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