2018 House Bill 5560

Require photo, add restrictions to welfare “bridge cards”

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2018

Introduced by Rep. John Reilly (R-46)

To require the “bridge cards” issued to welfare recipients and food stamp recipients to have a recent photo of the recipient. “Bridge cards” are debit cards that have replaced both food stamps and cash welfare payments. The bill would also limit direct cash payments to eligible welfare recipients, instead requiring direct payment by the state to certain vendors including landlords.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors