Hawaii SB963 amends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to prevent benefits for incarcerated individuals and establish a pre-release.

Hawaii SB963 modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure incarcerated individuals do not receive benefits before their release. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to establish a pre-release application process for eligible individuals. It also requires annual reports to the legislature starting in 2026, detailing the program's implementation and impact. Additionally, the bill introduces a standard medical expense deduction for eligible households, allowing those with higher medical costs to claim actual expenses.

Hawaii SB963 amends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to prevent benefits for incarcerated individuals and establish a pre-release.

Hawaii SB963 modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure incarcerated individuals do not receive benefits before their release. The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to establish a pre-release application process for eligible individuals. It also requires annual reports to the legislature starting in 2026, detailing the program's implementation and impact. Additionally, the bill introduces a standard medical expense deduction for eligible households, allowing those with higher medical costs to claim actual expenses.