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AL SB439
Bill
Status
2/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
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Exempts individuals convicted of drug-related felonies from federal law that bars them from receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and food stamp benefits.
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Restores eligibility for TANF and food stamp benefits upon completion of a sentence or while satisfactorily serving a probation period.
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Extends eligibility to individuals in the process of completing or who have completed mandatory drug or alcohol treatment programs.
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Requires that persons meet all other program eligibility requirements to qualify for benefits.
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Becomes effective on 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
Indefinitely Postponed
4/14/2010