SB963

Hawaii SB963 amends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to exclude certain income and establish pre-release applications for incarcerated.

Hawaii SB963 modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to exclude income from household members ineligible due to immigration status or other federal criteria. It also establishes a pre-release application process for incarcerated individuals to ensure benefits are available upon release. The bill mandates a standard medical expense deduction for eligible households and requires annual reports on program implementation and impact. The changes aim to improve benefit adequacy and participation rates while ensuring compliance with federal rules.