SB 855 – Modifies the eligibility requirements for food stamps assistance as it relates to ineligible immigrants

• Sponsor: Schaaf
• LR Number: 6033S.01I
• Committee: Governmental Accountability
• Last Action: 4/18/2012 - Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 855 - This act modifies provisions relating to food stamps eligibility as it relates to ineligible immigrants. Pursuant to the option granted the state by federal law:

(1) The income and financial resources of an individual who was ineligible for the food stamp program prior to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (PRWORA) based on such individual's immigration status and who remains ineligible shall be considered in determining the eligibility and the value of the allotment of the household; and

(2) The income and financial resources of an individual ineligible for the food stamp program shall be not be considered in determining the eligibility and the value of the allotment of the household of which such individual is a member. The resulting benefit amount for eligible members shall be capped at the allotment amount the household would have received if the ineligible household member had been included.

This act is identical to HB 1882 (2012).

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