Missouri HB2835: Allows offenders to access supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2835 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE COLLINS. 5844H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 208.247, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to public assistance benefits. Section A. Section 208.247, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 208.247, to read as follows: 208.247. [1. Pursuant to the option granted the state by 21 U.S.C. Section 862a(d), an individual who has pled guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty under federal or state law of a felony involving possession or use of a controlled substance shall be exempt from the prohibition contained in 21 U.S.C. Section 862a(a) against eligibility for food stamp program benefits for such convictions, if such person, as determined by the department: (1) Meets one of the following criteria: (a) Is currently successfully participating in a substance abuse treatment program approved by the division of alcohol and drug abuse within the department of mental health; or (b) Is currently accepted for treatment in and participating in a substance abuse treatment program approved by the division of alcohol and drug abuse, but is subject to a waiting list to receive available treatment, and the individual remains enrolled in the treatment program and enters the treatment program …

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Sponsors

• Collins, Kimberly-Ann (D, 077) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB2835?

HB2835 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Allows offenders to access supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

What is the status of HB2835?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2835?

Collins, Kimberly-Ann (D, 077).

Where is the official record for HB2835?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2835&year=2026&code=R