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NC S657

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Waddell

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals convicted of controlled substance felony offenses to be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) immediately upon meeting specified conditions, rather than permanent ineligibility
  • Requires individuals released from custody or satisfactorily serving probation to be enrolled in a substance abuse treatment program to receive food and nutrition benefits
  • Benefits begin upon proof of enrollment in substance abuse treatment and continue if the individual maintains proof of completion
  • County departments of social services may suspend or discontinue benefits if individuals fail to provide proof of completion of their treatment program
  • Effective January 1, 2022, and applies to felony offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

SNAP Eligibility/Drug Felony Convictions

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/7/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/7/2021

Full Bill Text

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