2021 Senate Bill 725

Eliminate food stamps eligibility asset cap

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To eliminate an asset test from food stamp eligibility determinations, meaning the benefit would no longer be limited to beneficiaries who have few or no assets. Under current law and rules food stamp recipients may not have assets worth more than $15,000.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans