Modifies provisions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Coleman, Mary Elizabeth; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-01-27
Official status: Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-01-27 S245
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
2026-01-07 S88
S First Read
2025-12-03 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
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SB 1401 - This act repeals provisions of law allowing for individuals convicted of certain drug offenses to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) only if certain conditions are met. Under this act, individuals convicted of a state or federal felony drug offense shall not be excluded from SNAP for such conviction.

This act is identical to provisions in SB 277 (2025), SB 905 (2024), SB 1012 (2024), HCS/HBs 1777, 2203, 2059, & 2502 (2024), the perfected SS/SB 82 (2023), and the perfected HCS/HB 719 (2023)
SARAH HASKINS