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PA HB1659

In general powers and duties, providing for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.


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Introduced
07/11/2017
In Committee
10/15/2018
Crossed Over
05/01/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties, providing for work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Human Services Code to establish work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Pennsylvania. It prohibits the Department of Human Services from applying for, accepting, or renewing a federal waiver of SNAP work requirements without prior approval from the General Assembly. The bill requires adult SNAP recipients to either work at least 20 hours per week, engage in at least 24 hours of community service per month, participate in a work program for at least 20 hours per week, or be enrolled as a full-time student, with certain exemptions. The Department must provide notice to recipients about these requirements and the consequences of non-compliance, and eligibility for SNAP benefits will be terminated after three months if the requirements are not met.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (32)

Last Action

Re-reported as committed (on 10/15/2018)

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