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AL SB329
Bill
Status
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Irons
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AI Summary
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Exempts persons convicted of drug-related felonies from the federal ban on receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and food stamp benefits under 21 U.S.C. §862a.
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Makes drug felony convicts eligible for assistance upon completion of their sentence or while satisfactorily serving probation.
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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 individuals meet all other existing eligibility requirements for TANF and food stamp programs.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.
Legislative Description
Food stamps and welfare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (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
Pending third reading on day 22 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute
5/9/2012