HB348 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Connie C. Rowe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Public welfare, Human Resources Department, required to assign certain recipients to participate in employment and training programs, Workforce Development Act

Summary

Requires able-bodied adults on SNAP who are not working or in a training program to participate in an employment and training program under the Workforce Development Act of 2020.

What This Bill Does

The Department of Human Resources would assign eligible SNAP recipients to an employment and training program. This applies to individuals who are subject to federal work requirements under 7 U.S.C. § 2015(d)(1) but not those under 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o). The act aims to increase employment, incomes, and self-sufficiency among families and defines the program according to federal law. The changes take effect on January 1, 2021.

Who It Affects

• Able-bodied adults receiving SNAP benefits who are not working or participating in an employment or training program and would be assigned to a program.
• The Department of Human Resources, which would implement and manage the assignment of eligible individuals to employment and training programs.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the Workforce Development Act of 2020.
• Requires the Department of Human Resources to assign eligible SNAP recipients to an employment and training program, specifically those subject to 7 U.S.C. § 2015(d)(1) but not § 2015(o).
• Defines the employment and training program in line with 7 U.S.C. § 2015(d)(4).
• Intends to increase employment, incomes, and self-sufficiency among families.
• Effective date: January 1, 2021.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Welfare