Hawaii SB2417 establishes a pre-release application process for incarcerated individuals to apply for SNAP benefits before their release.

Hawaii SB2417 aims to enhance food security for formerly incarcerated individuals by requiring the Department of Human Services to seek a federal waiver for a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process. This process would allow inmates nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits, ensuring they have access to food assistance immediately upon release. The bill also seeks to modify state law to allow all individuals convicted of a controlled substance offense to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status.

Hawaii SB2417 establishes a pre-release application process for incarcerated individuals to apply for SNAP benefits before their release.

Hawaii SB2417 aims to enhance food security for formerly incarcerated individuals by requiring the Department of Human Services to seek a federal waiver for a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process. This process would allow inmates nearing release to apply for SNAP benefits, ensuring they have access to food assistance immediately upon release. The bill also seeks to modify state law to allow all individuals convicted of a controlled substance offense to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status.