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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 1218

House Author:  Klick et al.

Effective:  5-24-19

Senate Sponsor:  Perry


            House Bill 1218 amends the Human Resources Code to require the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission by rule to establish a schedule for the distribution of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits that ensures the even distribution of the benefits each month over a 28‑day period. The bill requires the executive commissioner to adopt, modify, or repeal rules as necessary to implement the bill's provisions by September 1, 2020.