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SB 963 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

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Requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) Prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in determining SNAP household eligibility and benefit levels; (2) Establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members who incur medical expenses above the federal minimum threshold; (3) Establish a pre-release SNAP application process for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and submit annual reports to the Legislature.

Specifies that the restriction under federal law prohibiting individuals convicted of certain drug-related felonies from receiving SNAP benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits does not apply in Hawaii. Repeals treatment compliance requirements for TANF benefits. Effective 12/31/2050.

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Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 17, 2025
Last action
Jan 17, 2025 — Introduced.
Session
2026
Momentum
56 · Moderate