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HB 1518

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RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
About This Bill
Latest Action · May 26, 2026
Act 028, 05/22/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1128).
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Primary Sponsor
TARNAS· primary

Summary

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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. (CD1)

Subjects

DHSFelony Drug OffendersIncarcerated IndividualsPre-Release Application ProcessSNAP

Co-sponsors (11)

AMATO · primary
GRANDINETTI · primary
ILAGAN · primary
IWAMOTO · primary
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY · primary
KUSCH · primary
MARTEN · primary
PERRUSO · primary
POEPOE · primary
SOUZA · primary
TAKAYAMA · primary

Related Bills

SB 2417 · 2026 Regular Session · companion

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