HB687Introduced in the House
Relating To The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Introduced by Jeanne Kapela, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
For the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, requires the Department of Human Services to: (1) prorate or exclude certain income from household members who are ineligible for the Program; (2) establish a standardized medical expense deduction option for elderly or disabled household members; (3) establish a pre-release Program application form for individuals who are incarcerated and scheduled for release; and (4) report to the Legislature. Specifies that, for purposes of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the federal restriction of providing Program benefits to certain individuals does not apply in Hawaii.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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