Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Also relevant to:Low-income / working-class

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By 2/28/27, 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 20, 2026

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