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Committee introduces RS to add photographic ID to new EBT cards amid fraud concerns
Summary
Representative Jordan Redmond introduced RS32096 to require photos on new EBT cards and to direct the Department of Health & Welfare to develop a replacement strategy; members raised questions about costs, federal funding, enforcement and accommodations for disabled shoppers.
Representative Jordan Redmond (District 3, Kootenai County) asked the House Health & Welfare Committee to introduce RS32096, a draft that would require a photographic identification feature on new EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) cards and direct the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare to develop a replacement strategy for current cards.
"The intent of this legislation is put accountability and reduce fraud and misuse within our snap program," Redmond said, adding the change is intended to ensure benefits are used by enrolled recipients and to address…
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