An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in public assistance, further providing for false statements, investigations and penalty.

Summary

The bill adds new crimes for making or using fake payment cards that copy the benefits information of people receiving public assistance. Offenders face second‑ or third‑degree felonies, must repay any fraud gains, and lose eligibility for cash assistance permanently. It also sets a four‑year statute of limitations for these offenses.

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