HB 2818 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Allows a person convicted of a drug-related felony to become eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits upon meeting certain conditions

This bill allows individuals convicted of drug-related felonies to qualify for SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, after meeting specific requirements. To become eligible, a person must wait at least five years since their conviction, finish any probation or parole, pay all associated court costs and fines, and avoid committing any new felonies. The state's Department of Social Services will verify that these conditions are satisfied before granting benefits, and the agency is authorized to create rules to implement these changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 27, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 27, 2024
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Marlon Anderson
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