2020 Senate Bill 1006 / Public Act 392

Remove drug conviction as bar to food stamps

Introduced in the Senate

June 25, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Jim Ananich (D-27)

To establish that having more than one felony drug crime conviction does not automatically make an individual ineligible to receive food stamps.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Sept. 23, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 29, 2020

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

Sept. 30, 2020

Passed in the Senate 32 to 6 (details)

To establish that a having more than one drug crime felony conviction or not automatically make an individual ineligible to receive food stamps (but does bar cash welfare benefits).

Received in the House

Sept. 30, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Dec. 17, 2020

Passed in the House 92 to 15 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 31, 2020