CA AB1756

Amends Welfare and Institutions Code Section 18901.3 to allow any person convicted of a drug felony to be eligible for food stamps under the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Eliminates previous eligibility requirements that excluded certain drug offenses (trafficking, manufacturing, cultivation) and required proof of drug treatment program participation or completion.

California opts out of federal restrictions on food stamp eligibility for drug felons under Section 115(a)(2) of Public Law 104-193.

Establishes that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated local program costs, reimbursement shall be made pursuant to existing statutory procedures.

Requires fiscal committee review due to potential state-mandated local program implications.