Bill
SD 1164
Overview: SD 1164, An Act strengthening social security number verification for cash assistance eligibility, House concurred, Introduced: March 10, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bil
Overview: SD 1164, An Act strengthening social security number verification for cash assistance eligibility, House concurred, Introduced: March 10, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to enhance the verification of social security numbers for individuals applying for state-administered cash assistance programs, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance. The goal is to improve program integrity and ensure that benefits are only provided to eligible recipients.
Key Provisions:
- Requires applicants to provide a valid social security number as a condition of eligibility for cash assistance programs
- Directs the state's Department of Human Services to implement an electronic system to automatically verify social security numbers with the Social Security Administration
- Establishes penalties for individuals who knowingly provide false social security information when applying for benefits
- Mandates regular audits of cash assistance program rolls to identify and remove ineligible recipients
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact individuals applying for or receiving state cash assistance benefits, who would be required to provide verified social security information. The state's Department of Human Services would be responsible for implementing the new verification system and conducting eligibility audits.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has passed the House and is currently awaiting concurrence in the Senate. If approved, the new social security number verification requirements would take effect within 6 months to allow for system implementation and staff training.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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