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IN HB1348
Bill
Status
1/11/2012
Primary Sponsor
Vernon Smith
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals convicted of a felony involving a controlled substance to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if they have completed or are participating in a substance abuse treatment program certified by the division of mental health and addiction
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Opts Indiana out of the federal ban (21 U.S.C. 862a(a)) that prohibits SNAP benefits for drug felony convictions, specifically for those in qualifying treatment programs
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Requires the Indiana Department of Correction to assist committed offenders in applying for SNAP benefits before their release on parole, assignment to community transition programs, or discharge
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Expands existing DOC application assistance requirements, which previously covered only Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), to also include SNAP
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Effective date of July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Access to supplemental nutrition assistance.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
1/11/2012