HB3 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Hanes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Human Resources Dept., Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), benefits, drug testing for applicant required

Description

Under existing law, there is no requirement that a person applying for or receiving benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) be tested for illegal substance abuse.

This bill would require an applicant for SNAP benefits to be tested for substance abuse if there is reasonable suspicion that the person uses or is under the influence of a drug.

This bill would provide that a person testing positive for a drug without a valid prescription a second time would be ineligible for SNAP benefits and would provide that when a parent of a dependent child tests positive for drugs without a valid prescription, the parent may designate a third party to receive the benefits for the benefit of the dependent child.

This bill would specify who is responsible for the costs associated with the drug screening.

This bill also would authorize the Department of Human Resources to adopt rules to implement this program.

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Subjects

Human Resources Department