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OH HB336
Bill
Status
9/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Combs
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AI Summary
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Amends sections 5101.54 and 5101.84 of the Revised Code to add new eligibility restrictions for assistance programs.
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Terminates an individual's eligibility for the Ohio Works First program for three years upon conviction of a felony involving possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance.
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Terminates an individual's eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for three years upon conviction of a felony involving possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance.
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The three-year ineligibility period begins on the date of the individual's conviction under federal or state law.
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Maintains that individuals otherwise ineligible due to federal drug felony provisions (21 U.S.C. 862a) remain eligible if they meet all other program requirements, except for the new three-year disqualification period created by this bill.
Legislative Description
To terminate an individual's eligibility for the Ohio Works First program or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for three years on conviction of a felony offense that has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance.
Works First/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs-ineligible-drug offense
Last Action
To Health & Aging
9/27/2011