SB295 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
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: SB295 would allow people convicted of drug-related felonies in Alabama to qualify for federal TANF and SNAP after finishing their sentence or while on probation, if they meet other eligibility requirements.
What This Bill Does
Currently, federal law bars individuals with felony drug offenses from TANF and SNAP, but states can choose to exempt people by law. This bill would make drug-related felony convicts eligible for TANF and SNAP after completing their sentence or while on probation, as long as they are satisfactorily participating in a drug or alcohol treatment program and meet all other eligibility requirements. The change applies to Alabama and requires the individual to meet all other program eligibility rules.

Who It Affects
Individuals convicted of drug-related felonies in Alabama would become eligible for TANF and SNAP after sentence completion or while on probation, provided they meet other requirements and participate in treatment as needed.
Alabama residents who would otherwise be ineligible for TANF or SNAP due to a drug-related felony would be affected if they meet the bill's conditions and treatment participation requirements.

Key Provisions
Section 1: A person convicted of a drug-related felony who is otherwise ineligible for TANF or SNAP shall become eligible for the programs upon completion of the sentence or while satisfactorily serving a probation period, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements and, if applicable, have completed or are completing mandatory drug or alcohol treatment.
Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Criminal Law and Procedure