Under existing federal law in 21 U.S.C.
ยง862a., a person convicted under federal or state law of any offense classified as a felony which has as an element the possession, use, or sale of a controlled substance is not eligible for benefits under the federal temporary assistance for needy families or under the federal food stamp program.
The federal law provides that a state, by specific reference in a law, may exempt any or all individuals domiciled in the state from the federal law or limit the time period which the federal law applies to any or all individuals domiciled in the state.
This bill would provide that any person convicted of a drug related felony would be eligible for assistance under the federal temporary assistance for needy families program and the federal food stamp program upon the completion of his or her sentence or if the person is satisfactorily serving a sentence of a period of probation, including if the person is in the process of completing or has completed mandatory participation in a drug or alcohol treatment program.
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass lost Roll Call 256
Motion to Adopt lost Roll Call 255
Health Amendment Offered
Lost in house of origin
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar 1 amendment
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health
Source: Alabama Legislature