25 LC 60 0033
House Bill 25
By: Representatives Scott of the 76
th
, Davis of the 87
th
, and Schofield of the 63
rd
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
To amend Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated,
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relating to public assistance generally, so as to provide for the submission of a waiver request2
by the Department of Human Services to permit the recipients of certain public assistance3
benefits to use such benefits for the purpose of purchasing diapers or menstrual hygiene4
products if the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service makes5
such waiver available to states; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to6
repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.7
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:8
SECTION 1.9
This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Dignity is Essential Act."10
SECTION 2.11
Article 1 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to12
public assistance generally, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:13
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"49-4-23.14
If the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service creates and15
makes available to the states a waiver permitting recipients of benefits provided under the16
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program17
for Women, Infants, and Children to use their benefits to purchase diapers or menstrual18
hygiene products, such as tampons, sanitary napkins, and feminine wipes, then the19
Department of Human Services shall apply for such waiver. If the United States20
Department of Agriculture approves such waiver application, then the Department of21
Human Services shall adopt rules and make other changes as necessary to implement the22
approved waiver."23
SECTION 3.24
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.25
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