Bill > SB0536

This bill modifies Indiana's implementation of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal food assistance program for low-income individuals. Specifically, the bill changes two key eligibility criteria effective July 1, 2025. First, it sets the income eligibility limit at 200% of the federal poverty level, which means households with incomes up to twice the federal poverty threshold can qualify for SNAP benefits. Second, the bill eliminates the previous asset limitation of $5,000, meaning that an individual's resources or savings will no longer be a disqualifying factor in SNAP benefit eligibility. The bill also removes a previous reporting requirement that would have required the division to submit a report about repayment amounts for individuals who were incorrectly approved for benefits. The Indiana division administering SNAP is authorized to adopt rules as necessary to implement these changes, which aim to expand access to food assistance for low-income residents.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/536/details