Richard Brown voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Increases Penalties for Unauthorized Use of TANF or SNAP Benefits
Vote to pass a bill that increases penalties for the unauthorized use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Specifies that any recipient of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits who uses benefits at a prohibited establishment or to make a prohibited purchase shall lose such benefits as follows (Sec. A):
For a first offense, disqualification for 3 months;
For a second offense, disqualification for 6 months; and
For a third or subsequent offense, disqualification for 5 years.
Authorizes individuals who have been disqualified to resume participation in the program after the period of disqualification ends if the individual reapplies (Sec. A).
Defines “prohibited establishment” as businesses including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. A):
Liquor stores;
Casinos; and
Gentlemen’s clubs.
Defines “prohibited purchase” as items including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. A):
Alcohol;
Lottery tickets; and
Pornography.
Title: Increases Penalties for Unauthorized Use of TANF or SNAP Benefits