HB214 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Merika ColemanJames C. Fields

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Food stamps and welfare (TANF), persons with felony drug conviction, federal law provisions making ineligible, provision for persons to be eligible under certain conditions

Summary

HB214 would allow Alabama residents convicted of drug-related felonies to qualify for TANF and SNAP after completing their sentence or while on probation, including participation in treatment.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates an Alabama exemption to the federal rule that drug-related felonies make someone ineligible for TANF and SNAP. It allows individuals with drug-related felony convictions to become eligible for these programs after finishing their sentence or while on probation and undergoing treatment, as long as they meet all other eligibility requirements. The change would take effect on the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• People in Alabama who have been convicted of drug-related felonies and would otherwise be ineligible for TANF or SNAP, who would become eligible after completing their sentence or while on probation and in treatment.
• Current or future TANF or SNAP applicants or recipients who were previously disqualified due to a drug-related felony, provided they meet all other program requirements.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Any person convicted of a drug-related felony who is otherwise ineligible for TANF or SNAP shall become eligible upon completion of the sentence or while satisfactorily serving a period of probation, including during mandatory participation in a drug or alcohol treatment program, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor (or otherwise becoming law).

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Subjects

Criminal Law and Procedure