Louisiana House Bill 681 Of 2017: To Eliminate Restrictions On Eligibility For Certain Public Assistance For Persons With Prior Drug Convictions
On June 15, 2017, the Governor of Louisiana signed Bill 681 of 2017, to eliminate restrictions on eligibility for certain public assistance programs for persons with prior drug convictions. Among those programs are the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The law is set to go into effect on October 1, 2017.
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