SB329 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

William “Bill” M. BeasleyLinda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnBobby D. SingletonGeorge M. “Marc” KeaheyVivian Davis FiguresJerry L. Fielding

Session

Regular Session 2012

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

The bill would allow Alabama residents convicted of drug-related felonies to receive TANF and SNAP benefits after finishing their sentence or while on probation if they are in treatment and meet other eligibility rules.

What This Bill Does

It changes the federal rule by allowing Alabama to grant TANF and SNAP benefits to people with drug-related felony convictions. A person would become eligible after completing their sentence or while satisfactorily serving probation, including during ongoing drug or alcohol treatment, as long as they meet all other program requirements. The bill references existing federal law and states that Alabama would apply this eligibility under its own law.

Who It Affects

• Individuals convicted of drug-related felonies who would otherwise be ineligible for TANF or SNAP under federal law, and who have completed their sentence or are on probation and participating in treatment (and meet other eligibility rules).

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Creates eligibility for a drug-related felony offender to receive TANF and SNAP upon completion of sentence or while satisfactorily serving probation (including during or after mandatory treatment), provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
• Section 2: Establishes the act's effective date as the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law).

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