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IN HB1151
Bill
Status
1/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Joe Taylor
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AI Summary
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Repeals IC 12-14-29-2 and IC 12-14-29-4, removing federal SNAP eligibility restrictions for reentry court program participants, mental health and addiction treatment program participants, and Marion County superior court pilot project participants effective July 1, 2017.
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Allows individuals previously receiving SNAP under reentry court programs to continue receiving SNAP benefits until they no longer meet eligibility requirements or reach the maximum benefit period, with this provision expiring July 1, 2018.
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Enables Indiana to opt out of federal drug conviction restrictions under 21 U.S.C. 862a(a) for all individuals domiciled in Indiana who meet federal and state SNAP eligibility requirements, eliminating the blanket federal ban on SNAP benefits for drug offenders.
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Allows courts to modify or revoke SNAP and TANF benefit orders at any time and requires courts to immediately notify the division of family resources when individuals are terminated from reentry programs or fail to participate successfully.
Legislative Description
SNAP benefits. Removes the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requirements for reentry court program participants. Provides that individuals who were receiving SNAP through a reentry court program continue to receive SNAP until the individual: (1) no longer meets the SNAP eligibility requirements; or (2) has received SNAP for the maximum period allowed. Allows individuals convicted of a drug offense to be eligible to participate in SNAP under the federal opt out option.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs
1/9/2017