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IN HB1206
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Joe Taylor
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AI Summary
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Repeals existing SNAP eligibility requirements for reentry court program participants, evidence-based mental health and addiction treatment program participants, and Marion County participants effective July 1, 2018.
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Individuals receiving SNAP through these programs on June 30, 2018, may continue receiving SNAP until they no longer meet eligibility requirements or reach the maximum benefit period, with this provision expiring July 1, 2019.
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Indiana opts out of federal drug offense SNAP ban (21 U.S.C. 862a(a)) for participants in reentry courts, certified mental health and addiction treatment programs, and the Marion County superior court pilot project.
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Indiana opts out of the federal drug offense SNAP ban for all individuals domiciled in Indiana who otherwise meet federal and state SNAP eligibility requirements.
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Courts may modify or revoke SNAP and TANF benefit orders and must immediately notify the division of family resources when an individual is terminated from participating programs or commits a felony while receiving benefits.
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
1/9/2018