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