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SB 1401

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Elizabeth Coleman

Missouri bill modifies SNAP program provisions; specific changes unclear pending full text review; affects food assistance for 700,000+ state residents.

Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1401

Legislative bill overview

SB 1401 modifies provisions of Missouri's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), though specific amendments are not detailed in the available information. The bill was prefiled in December 2025 and received its first reading in January 2026. Without access to the bill's full text, the exact nature of these modifications cannot be determined.

Why is this important

SNAP affects over 700,000 Missourians and represents a significant portion of state welfare spending. Changes to SNAP eligibility, benefits, work requirements, or administration directly impact food security for low-income families, children, seniors, and disabled individuals. Any modifications could affect federal funding, state budgets, and vulnerable populations' access to nutrition assistance.

Potential points of contention

  • Work requirement changes – Proposals to add or strengthen work requirements may conflict with concerns about impacts on elderly, disabled, or caregiving populations unable to work
  • Benefit level adjustments – Modifications to payment amounts could spark debate between fiscal conservatives seeking cost reduction and advocates concerned about nutrition adequacy
  • Eligibility criteria – Changes to income thresholds or asset limits may expand or restrict program access, affecting which households qualify for assistance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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