SB230 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Vivian Davis FiguresSenator
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: SNAP benefits; require reimbursement to recipients for stolen benefits
Summary: SB230 would require Alabama to reimburse SNAP benefits that are stolen due to security gaps in electronic benefit cards.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the state must reimburse Alabama SNAP recipients for benefits that have been stolen, equal to the amount lost. The reimbursement is justified by the bill as a remedy for security shortcomings in electronic benefit cards. The reimbursements would take effect immediately upon the act's effective date.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and have their benefits stolen, who would receive reimbursement equal to their loss.
The Alabama state government would be responsible for funding the reimbursements.

Key Provisions
Reimburse stolen SNAP benefits to residents equal to the amount of loss.
Basis for reimbursement is stated as lack of security measures protecting EBT card integrity.
Effective immediately; reimbursements begin on the act's effective date.

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