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DE SB255

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

6/1/2010

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

Senate

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the lifetime ban on food stamp (SNAP) benefits for individuals convicted of drug felonies in Delaware
  • Adds "distribution" to the list of drug offenses covered under the amended statute, alongside possession
  • Eliminates subsection designations (a) and (b) from Section 605 of Title 31, streamlining the code structure
  • Allows persons with felony drug convictions to become eligible for federal food benefit assistance

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Food Stamp Program.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 1 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

6/9/2010

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development6/2/2010
Health & Social Services5/11/2010

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