SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1851 FILED ON: 1/16/2015
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 99
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Richard J. Ross
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act relative to prevention of EBT fraud.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
Richard J. Ross | Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex |
Timothy R. Whelan | 1st Barnstable |
Shawn Dooley | 9th Norfolk |
Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr. | 28th Middlesex |
Leonard Mirra | 2nd Essex |
Ryan C. Fattman | Worcester and Norfolk |
Bruce E. Tarr | First Essex and Middlesex |
Robert L. Hedlund | Plymouth and Norfolk |
Donald F. Humason, Jr. | Second Hampden and Hampshire |
Viriato M. deMacedo | Plymouth and Barnstable |
Stephen L. DiNatale | 3rd Worcester |
Kevin J. Kuros | 8th Worcester |
Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. | 5th Worcester |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1851 FILED ON: 1/16/2015
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 99
By Mr. Ross, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 99) of Richard J. Ross, Shawn Dooley, Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., Leonard Mirra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to prevention of EBT fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Eighty-Ninth General Court
(2015-2016)
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An Act relative to prevention of EBT fraud.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 1. Section 27A of chapter 18 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the word “designate.” and inserting in place thereof the following:- “designate; provided that, every sixth check must be collected at the recipient’s local branch office. The recipient shall be required to present a photo identification to receive said check.”