Bills

SB 2417: DHS; SNAP; INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS; FELONY DRUG OFFENDERS

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-20

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-28: Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC/WAM.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release.  Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status.

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