Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit cards from being used at ATMs or to access cash

Summary

The bill would stop recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from using their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards at ATMs or to get cash back. It also bars EBT cards from being used at liquor stores, casinos, adult‑entertainment venues, or for buying alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets, pornography or other adult‑only items, with penalties for violations. Recipients who break the rules could lose benefits for up to five years, and merchants could be fined.

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