Senate Bill 556 Summary

• Expands eligibility for federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to individuals convicted of substance abuse offenses who are successfully participating in reentry court, problem solving court, community corrections, probation, or parole programs.

• Removes the county residence requirement that limited eligibility to individuals living in counties with reentry court programs.

• Eliminates the 12-month eligibility period limit for SNAP and TANF benefits, allowing continued assistance as long as individuals successfully participate in qualifying programs.

• Updates all references from "food stamps" to "federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program" throughout Indiana Code Chapter 12-14-29.

• Directs Indiana to opt out of the federal drug felony ban under 21 U.S.C. 862a(a) for individuals in the qualifying court and correctional programs, making them eligible despite prior substance abuse convictions.