Am I going to have to wait till February 27th for my refund

[LindaA]

That depends on your tax situation. If you are impacted by the PATH (Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes) Act, the IRS will not make your refund available until February 27th at the earliest. The PATH Act affects taxpayers who claim an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). See the FAQ below for more information.

PATH Act may delay refunds for early filers https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/5556415

[amellem08]

So why did they send my State refund on the 15th of feb 2018? if they are required by law to hold the entire refund until the 27th at earliest?