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AL SB295
Bill
Status
1/19/2010
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
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Exempts persons convicted of drug-related felonies from the federal ban on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and food stamp program eligibility under 21 U.S.C. §862a.
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Makes individuals with drug felony convictions eligible for TANF and food stamp benefits upon completion of their sentence or while satisfactorily serving a probation sentence.
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Extends eligibility to persons in the process of completing or who have completed mandatory participation in a drug or alcohol treatment program.
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Requires that beneficiaries meet all other eligibility requirements for the respective federal assistance programs.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
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
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass lost Roll Call 256
2/16/2010