HB10 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris EnglandRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

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

Summary

Alabama would allow people convicted of drug-related felonies to qualify for TANF and SNAP after finishing their sentence or while on probation, if they meet all other eligibility rules.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes Alabama law to let drug-related felony offenders who would normally be ineligible for TANF or SNAP become eligible after completing their sentence or while on probation, provided they participate in or have completed required treatment and meet all other program requirements. It relies on the federal option that allows states to exempt individuals from the federal ban. The act would take effect three months after it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals convicted of drug-related felonies in Alabama who would otherwise be ineligible for TANF or SNAP, now eligible after sentence completion or while on probation if they meet other requirements
• Families and households that rely on TANF or SNAP who may gain access to benefits when eligible
• State agencies administering TANF and SNAP (e.g., Alabama Department of Human Resources), which would implement and monitor the new eligibility rules

Key Provisions

• Section 1: A person with a drug-related felony who is otherwise ineligible for TANF or SNAP shall become eligible for those programs upon completion of their sentence or while satisfactorily serving a period of probation, including during or after mandatory drug or alcohol treatment, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
• Section 2: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Criminal Law and Procedure