Proposed Bill No. 747, introduced in the January Session of 2023, aims to amend title 17b of the general statutes to restrict the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards. The bill, introduced by SEN. SAMPSON, REP. DAUPHINAIS, REP. DUBITSKY, and REP. MASTROFRANCESCO, seeks to prohibit public assistance beneficiaries from using their EBT cards at liquor stores, casinos, other gaming establishments, and adult entertainment venues.

The purpose of this act is to prevent the misuse of public assistance benefits by ensuring that EBT cards, which are meant to provide financial aid to those in need, are not used for activities that are not essential for daily living. The bill does not include any specific insertions or deletions of legal language but proposes a general amendment to existing law.