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AL SB246
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits the State Department of Human Resources from applying gross income standards for food assistance, including SNAP, higher than those specified in 7 U.S.C. § 2014(c).
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Prohibits the department from granting categorical eligibility for food assistance or SNAP benefits that exempts households from federal gross income standards based on noncash, in-kind, or other benefits.
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Creates an exception allowing categorical eligibility only where required by federal law.
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Becomes effective October 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Public assistance; categorical eligibility for food assistance prohibited; Department of Human Resources prohibited from applying higher gross income standards for food assistance than required by federal law
Health
Last Action
Currently Indefinitely Postponed
5/6/2025