SB303 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Hank Sanders Priscilla Dunn Bobby D. Singleton Vivian Davis Figures
Session: Regular Session 2014
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 with drug-related felony convictions to qualify for TANF and SNAP after completing their sentence or while on probation, for a temporary period of three years.
What This Bill Does
The bill lets drug-felony offenders become eligible for TANF and SNAP once they finish their sentence or are satisfactorily on probation (including completed mandatory drug treatment), as long as they meet all other eligibility rules. It references federal law and aligns Alabama's policy with the idea that eligibility may be restored after certain conditions are met. The change is temporary and expires three years after the act's effective date, which is the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
People in Alabama who have been convicted of drug-related felonies and would become eligible for TANF and SNAP after completing their sentence or while on probation (including drug treatment).
Current or prospective TANF and SNAP applicants who must meet all other federal/state eligibility requirements to receive benefits.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Grants eligibility for TANF and SNAP to drug-related felony offenders after completion of their sentence or while satisfactorily serving probation (including completed mandatory drug treatment), provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.
Section 2: The act expires three years after its effective date.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval.

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