Food stamp eligibility; drug-related felonies. (SB203)

Introduced By

Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Food stamp eligibility; drug-related felonies. Provides that a person who is otherwise eligible to receive food stamp benefits shall not be denied such assistance solely because he has been convicted of a first-time felony offense of possession with intent to distribute more than one-half ounce but not more than five pounds of marijuana, provided that he complies with all obligations imposed by the criminal court and the Department of Social Services, is actively engaged in or has completed substance abuse treatment, and participates in drug screenings. Current law prohibits denial of such benefits only if such persons have been convicted of felony possession of a controlled substance. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/02/2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102659D
01/02/2018Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
01/11/2018Impact statement from DPB (SB203)
01/19/2018Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (8-Y 6-N) (see vote tally)
01/19/2018Rereferred to Finance
01/31/2018Committee amendments
01/31/2018Failed to report (defeated) in Finance (7-Y 8-N) (see vote tally)