NC S658

Individuals convicted of Class H or I controlled substance felony offenses become eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits six months after release from custody or conviction, provided they do not commit additional controlled substance felonies and complete or actively participate in required substance abuse treatment.

County departments of social services may require individuals receiving Work First Program or SNAP benefits under this provision to undergo substance abuse treatment as a condition of eligibility, if funds and programs are available and federal law permits.

Individuals convicted of any controlled substance felony offense become immediately eligible for food and nutrition services after release from custody or upon conviction date, if they successfully complete or continuously and actively participate in a substance abuse treatment program.

The act becomes effective January 1, 2022, and applies only to felony offenses committed on or after that date.