The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Amanda Trapp.
DIGEST
SB 196 Original 2024 Regular Session Miguez
Proposed law provides legislative findings and intent regarding the integrity of the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program, "SNAP", formerly known as "food stamps".
Proposed law requires the secretary of the Dept. of Children and Family Services to implement
program integrity measures to verify ongoing eligibility in SNAP.
Proposed law requires that the program integrity measures include change reporting, annual on-site
inspection of each authorized retailer that accepts EBT cards, and data matching agreements with
certain state agencies.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 46:331 and 332)