HB6 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, able bodied adults without dependents, work requirements imposed to receive benefits

Summary

HB6 would require able-bodied adults without dependents on SNAP to meet minimum work, training, or volunteer requirements and bar waivers from federal rules.

What This Bill Does

ABAWD (ages 18-49, with no dependents and not disabled) on SNAP would be subject to new requirements to meet or show progress toward work. They must either work at least 20 hours per week on average, provide documentation of ongoing steps toward employment (such as education or job training), or participate in volunteer community service with limited exemptions. The Department of Human Resources would publish a list of volunteer opportunities and administer these requirements. If a SNAP recipient loses a job or volunteer position, they could receive an additional three months of SNAP eligibility, once every 36 months.

Who It Affects

• Able-bodied adults without dependents (18-49, not disabled) who are applicants or recipients of SNAP, who would be required to meet the new work/training/volunteer requirements or face restrictions on benefits.
• The Department of Human Resources (DHR) and community organizations, which would implement the requirements, publish volunteer opportunities, and oversee compliance.

Key Provisions

• HB6 bars the state from requesting waivers of federal work requirements for ABAWDs on SNAP and requires these applicants/recipients to satisfy minimum work-related activities (20 hours per week on average) or demonstrate ongoing employment efforts (education, training, counseling) or volunteer service, with limited exemptions.
• The act requires DHR to publish a list of community agencies offering volunteer opportunities, defines ABAWD as individuals 18-49 with no dependents and not disabled, provides a one-time 3-month extension of SNAP eligibility after job loss or loss of volunteer service (within a 36-month period), and becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor 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

Food Stamps