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AL HB9

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Hanes

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2019

AI Summary

HB9 Summary

  • Prohibits the Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources from requesting a waiver of federal work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) who are SNAP applicants or recipients.

  • Defines able-bodied adults without dependents as individuals between ages 18 and 49 who have no dependents and are not disabled.

  • Requires all ABAWDs receiving SNAP benefits to participate in minimum work requirements, provide documentation of work training engagement, or participate in volunteer community service.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, able bodied adults without dependents, work requirements imposed to receive benefits

Food Stamps

Last Action

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on State Government

3/5/2019

Committee Referrals

State Government3/5/2019

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