HB2 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Trapping animals on public lands, liability limited to injuries caused by traps used on public land in violation of state laws or rules, Sec. 9-11-264 am'd.

Summary

HB2 would require able-bodied adults without dependents on SNAP to work, train, or volunteer, prohibit federal waivers, and create an organized employment plan system in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

Prohibits the Department of Human Resources from requesting waivers of federal work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) on SNAP. Requires each ABAWD applicant or recipient to meet at least one of: 20 hours of work per week (averaged monthly), participate in a department-developed work training program, or perform volunteer community service valued up to the SNAP benefit amount. Directs the department to create an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) within the work training program, outlining education, job skills, and support needs, with responsibilities for both the participant and the department. Also requires a publicly listed set of community agencies to provide opportunities for meeting these requirements and allows an extra 3-month SNAP eligibility period if the person loses their job or training, usable once every 36 months.

Who It Affects

• Able-bodied adults without dependents (ages 18-49, not disabled) who are applicants or recipients of SNAP benefits; they would need to meet the new work, training, or volunteer requirements.
• Department of Human Resources; it would implement the program, develop the work training plan and IEPs, and manage exemptions and requirements.
• Community service organizations and other agencies that provide volunteer opportunities or job training; they could participate as approved providers to help fulfill work requirements.

Key Provisions

• Defines ABAWD as an individual aged 18-49 with no dependents and who is not disabled.
• Prohibits the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources from requesting a waiver of federal work requirements for ABAWDs on SNAP.
• Requires ABAWDs to meet one of: (1) work at least 20 hours per week (averaged monthly), (2) participate in a DHR-developed work training program, or (3) participate in volunteer community service up to the value of the SNAP benefit.
• Requires the Department to develop a work training program and an Individual Employment Plan (IEP) that assesses education, employment history, barriers to employment, and needed support, with defined responsibilities and employment goals.
• Requires the Commissioner to approve and publicly list community agencies that provide opportunities to fulfill work requirements through community service.
• Allows an extra 3-month period of SNAP eligibility for an ABAWD who loses a job or related position, available once in any 36-month period.
• Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage.

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

Subjects

Animals