IN SB0287

Allows individuals convicted of drug offenses under IC 35-48 or substantially similar offenses in other jurisdictions (for conduct after August 22, 1996) to receive SNAP benefits if they meet all other federal and Indiana eligibility requirements.

Permits eligibility for individuals with no additional drug convictions in the five years before applying for SNAP.

Permits eligibility for individuals convicted of drug offenses within the five years before application if they live in a halfway house, shelter, transitional housing, or nonprofit residential housing, or are enrolled in a certified substance abuse program.

Requires individuals with recent convictions to submit to drug and alcohol testing at least once every two months to remain eligible.

Becomes effective July 1, 2014, and requires Indiana to opt out of the federal ban on SNAP eligibility for individuals with drug felony convictions under 21 U.S.C. 862a(a).