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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Passed
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
Introduced Session
95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; TO ESTABLISH THE WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES ACT OF 2025; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Workforce Experience Opportunities Act of 2025, which creates a new program requiring state-funded entities to accept and accommodate "work requirement volunteers" who are Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients needing to fulfill employment and training program requirements. Under the act, state-funded entities must allow these volunteers to enter their facilities for at least four hours per day, provide basic accommodations like bathroom access, and offer documentation of the volunteer's participation. Volunteers can engage in activities that do not interfere with the entity's essential operations, and entities have discretion in assigning tasks. The bill includes important liability protections, stating that state-funded entities are not liable for injuries caused by or experienced by volunteers, except in cases of reckless or intentional misconduct. Volunteers are not eligible for workers' compensation, and the program is designed to help SNAP recipients meet work requirements by providing volunteer opportunities at various state-funded locations. The act will become effective on January 1, 2026, and applies to SNAP recipients who do not qualify for specific federal exemptions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Notification that HB1543 is now Act 631 (on 04/16/2025)
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