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AL HB214
Bill
Status
1/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Christopher England
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AI Summary
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Persons convicted of drug-related felonies become eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and federal food stamp programs upon completion of their sentence.
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Eligibility extends to individuals satisfactorily serving probation sentences, including those in process of completing or who have completed mandatory drug or alcohol treatment programs.
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Eligibility is contingent on meeting all other program requirements for TANF and food stamp assistance.
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Bill invokes Alabama's authority under 21 U.S.C. §862a(d) to exempt state residents from federal law barring drug felony convicts from these assistance programs.
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Effective date is the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Food stamps and welfare (TANF), persons with felony drug conviction, federal law provisions making ineligible, provision for persons to be eligible under certain conditions
Criminal Law and Procedure
Last Action
Judiciary first Substitute Offered
4/14/2010