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IN HB1078

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Robin Shackleford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Chapter 31 to Indiana Code (IC 12-14-31) regarding SNAP assistance for individuals with drug convictions
  • Defines "SNAP" as the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.
  • Indiana elects to opt out of federal restrictions under 21 U.S.C. 862a(a) that would otherwise disqualify individuals with drug convictions from SNAP participation
  • Allows individuals domiciled in Indiana with drug convictions to participate in SNAP if they otherwise meet all federal and state eligibility requirements
  • Effective July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Allows individuals convicted of a drug offense to be eligible to participate in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under the federal opt out option.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs

1/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Family, Children and Human Affairs1/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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